1: Introduction; 2: Foundation Myths; 3: Legends and Tales from the Ancient Period; 4: Folktales from the Modern Period
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'This impressive collection of Korean
folktales and foundation myths is a major addition for studies of
Korean folklore and for those who wish to do cross-cultural studies
with Korean materials. This volume, compiled and annotated by James
Grayson, is quite surely the most authoritative collection of
Korean materials translated into English to date and opens up a
cornucopia of materials to an English readfing audience.' - Asian
Folklore Studies
'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
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