The story of Hong Gildong
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Contributors
Kang, Minsoo translator.
Published
New York : Penguin Books, 2016.
Format
Book
Status
Sequim - Fiction (Adult)
HO Kyun
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HO Kyun
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Published
New York : Penguin Books, 2016.
Physical Desc
xxiii, 100 pages ; 22 cm.
Street Date
1603
Language
English
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 79-100)
Description
Hong Gildong, the brilliant but illegitimate son of a noble government minister, cannot advance in society due to his second-class status, so he leaves home and becomes the leader of a band of outlaws. 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 lively new translation finally makes the authoritative text of this premodern tale available in English, reintroducing a noble and righteous outlaw and sharing a beloved hallmark of Korean culture.