| Author |
Griffis, William Elliot, 1843-1928 |
| LoC No. |
22015974
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| Title |
Korean Fairy Tales
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| Original Publication |
United States: Thomas Y. Crowell Company,1911,copyright 1922.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 76.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Contents |
The unmannerly tiger -- Tokgabi and his pranks -- East Light and the bridge of fishes -- Prince Sandalwood, the Father of Korea -- The rabbit's eyes -- Topknots and crockery hats -- Fancha and the magpie -- The sneezing colossus -- A bridegroom for Miss Mole -- Old White Whiskers and Mr. Bunny -- The king of the flowers -- Tokgabi's menagerie -- Cat-kin and the Queen Mother -- The magic peach -- The Great Stone Fire Eater -- Pigling and her proud sisters -- The mirror that made trouble -- Old Timber Top -- Sir One Long Body and Madame Thousand Feet -- The sky bridge of birds -- Longka, the dancing girl -- A frog for a husband -- Shoes for hats -- The voice of the bell -- The King of the Sparrows -- The woodman and the mountain fairies.
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| Credits |
Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Library of Congress)
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| Summary |
"Korean Fairy Tales" by William Elliot Griffis is a collection of traditional folklore stories written in the late 19th century. The book presents a vivid portrayal of the myths, tales, and cultural beliefs from Korea, capturing the whimsical nature of its fairies and the moral lessons inherent in each story. Through amusing characters like the "Mannerly Tiger" and the mischievous sprite "Tokgabi," readers are invited to explore the rich narrative tapestry of Korea's oral traditions. The opening portion introduces various characters and settings, starting with "Mountain Uncle," a notorious tiger known for his cunning and ungrateful nature. After enduring a humorous misadventure where he gets caught in a hunter's pit, the tiger encounters a kind Buddhist priest, leading to a discussion of manners and debts of gratitude. This leads to a moral conclusion, highlighting themes of humility and respect. Following this story, the narrative delves into the playful antics of Tokgabi, a sprite known for his tricks; this character further emphasizes the blend of humor and life lessons that permeate the tales. Overall, the beginning chapters set a tone of charm and wisdom, promising readers an engaging experience steeped in Korean folklore. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Fairy tales -- Korea
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
67180 |
| Release Date |
Jan 16, 2022 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Apr 5, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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