{"product_id":"korean-folktales-classic-stories-from-koreas-enchanted-past-paperback","title":"Korean Folktales: Classic Stories from Korea's Enchanted Past - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKim So-Un\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eFrances Carpenter\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eSetsu Higashi\u003c\/b\u003e (Translator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFifty-five folktales offer a fascinating window into the Korean world.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTold with wit and pathos, this lively collection of Korean fables features the ever-iconic tiger, the humble woodcutter, clueless brides, clever talking rabbits, mischievous mice and other engaging characters in situations where folly, wisdom, greed, love, reward and retribution are all found in equal measure. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFantasy and reality merge in a world where supernatural occurrences are commonplace. A blind man can suddenly see evil spirits. A spoiled child is taught a lesson by a sassy mouse. A menagerie of creatures -- too clever for their own good -- possess the same foibles as humans. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAmongst the many stories and characters you will meet: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Tiger and the Rabbit\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e -- In which a baby rabbit outsmarts a greedy, foolish tiger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Korean Cinderella Tale\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e -- Where a magical a creature or two help an oppressed but virtuous girl to win in the end\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Magic Hood\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e -- About how magic, if used for ill purposes, can lead to big trouble\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRice from a Cat's Fur\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e -- In which a devoted cat keeps a family from going hungry and brings them prosperity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnd forty other enchanting tales!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This collection is unparalleled in its scope and is the perfect introduction to Korea's rich storytelling tradition -- containing classic legends and fables that will delight young and old alike!\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKim So-Un\u003c\/b\u003e studied poetry and folklore before working for a major newspaper in Seoul and as chief editor of the Korean Children's Educational Institute. He published 23 works in Korean and Japanese in a range of genres including poetry, folktales, folklore, folk songs and critical essays. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrances Carpenter\u003c\/b\u003e had a love of foreign lands and cultures, which she observed closely during her extensive travels--first with her journalist and author father and later with her diplomat husband. She traveled extensively throughout the world and served as a fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, and Vice President of the International Society of Woman Geographers. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eSetsu Higashi\u003c\/b\u003e was raised and educated in Vancouver, Canada, and moved to Tokyo in 1940 when her husband, Shinobu Peter Higashi, was transferred there by the Associated Press to Tokyo. She honed her storytelling style on her son, an avid listener of her bedtime tales.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.94 x 7.95 x 5.12 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 29, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44378748846182,"sku":"9780804857758","price":19.47,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/ZGITok7bX_9780804857758.webp?v=1768907850","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/korean-folktales-classic-stories-from-koreas-enchanted-past-paperback","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}