The Story of Hong Gildong (Penguin Classics) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0143107690 ISBN 13: 9780143107699

Verlag: Penguin Publishing Group, 2016

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Half fairy tale, half social protest novel, The Story of Hong Gildong is nothing less than the story of modern Korea itself (Washington Post)

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The Story of Hong Gildong is arguably the single most important work of classic Korean fiction. Like its English counterpart, Robin Hood, it has been adapted into countless movies, television shows, novels and comics. Its memorable lines are known to virtually every Korean by heart. Until now, this incredible 19th century fable has been all but inaccessible to English readers.

Hong Gildong, the brilliant but illegitimate son of a government minister, cannot advance in society due to his secondary status, so he leaves home to become the leader of a band of outlaws who rob the rich to give to the poor. On the way to building his own empire and gaining acceptance from his family, Hong Gildong vanquishes assassins, battles monsters, and conquers kingdoms. Minsoo Kang's expressive and animated new translation finally makes the original text of this classic available in English, re-introducing a noble and righteous outlaw and sharing a beloved hallmark of Korean culture.

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• Verlag: Penguin Publishing Group
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2016
• ISBN 10: 0143107690
• ISBN 13: 9780143107699
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Anzahl der Seiten: 128