Korean Tales Being a collection of stories translated from the Korean folk lore, together with introductory chapters descriptive of Korea

** "Korean Tales" by Horace Newton Allen is a treasury of Korean folk stories translated into English, complete with introductory segments that illuminate the culture and history of Korea. The collection intends to challenge Western misunderstandings about Korea through an engaging narrative style. Themes of love, morality, and the natural world are presented through traditional Korean lenses. The introduction clears up common misjudgments about the sophistication of Korean people, and sets the stage to understand the environment, government, and everyday life. Readers can anticipate charming fables that teach wisdom by way of plants and animals, such as the tale of a clever rabbit, and why cats and dogs don't get along, which enriches the understanding of Korean values. **