The Story Bag: A Collection of Korean Folktales
By Kim So-Un.
Description
This collection of Korean folk tales is sure to delight the hearts of all children between the ages of eight and eighty.Written with earthy wit and pathos, these Korea children's tales unveil the inevitable foibles of people everywhere and expose the human-like qualities of animals and the animal-like qualities of humans. Pulsating with the rhythm of life and the seasons, these stories transport the reader to a wonderland, where a tiny mouse teaches filial piety to a spoiled child, a blind man can "see" evil spirits, and fleas drink rice wine.It is somehow deeply reassuring t...
ISBN(s)
0804805482, 9780804805483
