Binding: Paperback
Description: 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.
Title: The Story Of Hong Gildong
Brand: Penguin Books Ltd
Barcode: 9780143107699
Pages: 128 Pages
Language: English
Publication Date: 3/15/2016
Category: Classic Fiction