The Story of Hong Gildong
by Kyun Hŏ
- 11 Want to read
- 1 Currently reading
- 2 Have read
The Story of Hong Gildong is arguably the single most important work of classic Korean fiction. A fantastic story of adventure, it has been adapted into countless movies, television shows, novels, and comics in Korea. Until now, the earliest and fullest text of this incredible fable has been inaccessible to English readers.
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.
Check nearby libraries
Buy this book
Subjects
Korean fiction, Fiction, generalTimes
To 1900Showing 1 featured edition. View all 1 editions?
| Edition | Availability |
|---|---|
1
|
aaaa
Libraries near you:
WorldCat
|
Book Details
Edition Notes
Translation from the Korean of: Hong Kil-tong chŏn.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 79-100).
Classifications
Contributors
The Physical Object
ID Numbers
Community Reviews (0)
Feedback?
| September 18, 2021 | Edited by ImportBot | import existing book |
| August 16, 2021 | Edited by Devon Meunier | Edited without comment. |
| August 24, 2020 | Edited by ImportBot | import existing book |
| July 19, 2019 | Created by MARC Bot | import new book |