Korean Folktales

Packed with delightful tales of love affairs and broken hearts, misadventures and wise-cracking creatures, the everyday stories of Korea bring the warmth of the familiar with a twist of the unusual. Magistrates, woodmen and princes, moles, frogs and fairies abound in this delightful collection, organized by theme.

About the author

Dr. Perry D. Miller teaches in the Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures at The Ohio State University. Miller received the Ph.D. in Comparative Culture and Literature Studies from Ohio State in 2016 and is currently completing a Doctor of Education through Indiana University. She researches affect, ecohumanities, and literacy through Korea-focused texts.
Jake Jackson has written, edited and contributed to over 20 books on mythology and folklore. Related works include studies of Babylonian creation myths, the philosophy of time and William Blake's use of mythology in his visionary literature.

Summary

Packed with delightful tales of love affairs and broken hearts, misadventures and wise-cracking creatures, the everyday stories of Korea bring the warmth of the familiar with a twist of the unusual. Magistrates, woodmen and princes, moles, frogs and fairies abound in this delightful collection, organized by theme.

Foreword

Everyday folk and fairy tales from Korea with magicians, magistrates, mischievous creatures and devious sprites.

Product details

• Authors: J.k. Jackson
• Assisted by: J.k. Jackson (Editor), Perry Miller (Introduction)
• Publisher: Flame Tree Publishing
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 11.07.2023
• EAN: 9781804175842
• ISBN: 978-1-80417-584-2
• No. of pages: 256
• Series: The World's Greatest Myths and Legends
• Subjects: Fiction > Narrative literature > Fairytales, sagas, legends; Korea, HISTORY / Asia / Korea, Mind, Body, Spirit, BODY, MIND & SPIRIT / Mythical Civilizations, folklore; legends; epic tales; folk tales; favourite myths