1st Edition
Myths and Legends from Korea An Annotated Compendium of Ancient and Modern Materials
By James H. Grayson
Copyright 2001
474 Pages
by
Routledge
474 Pages
by
Routledge
454 Pages
by
Routledge
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This book contains 175 tales drawn equally from the ancient and modern periods of Korea, plus 16 further tales provided for comparative purposes. Nothing else on this scale or depth is available in any western language. Three broad classes of material are included: foundation myths of ancient states and clans, ancient folktales and legends, modern folktales. Each narrative contains information on... Read more
1: Introduction; 2: Foundation Myths; 3: Legends and Tales from the Ancient Period; 4: Folktales from the Modern Period
Biography
James H. Grayson
'A welcome addition to the literature. In easily readable translations it brings together a substantial number of tales, some of which are most fascinating. This is material that will induce many readers to study Korean culture more deeply' - Journal of the Royal Asiatic Society
