Korean folktales
Traditional stories from Korea, read the other direction.
Every story on the Classics shelf is Western literature translated into Korean. This shelf runs the other way: traditional Korean folktales, retold for English and Korean learners alike.
흥부와 놀부
Traditional Korean folktale (Heungbu-jeon, anonymous, late Joseon era)
1 min read
A Bridegroom for Miss Mole
William Elliot Griffis, after traditional Korean folklore (1843–1928)
3 min read
The Unmannerly Tiger
William Elliot Griffis, after traditional Korean folklore (1843–1928)
3 min read
Tokgabi and the Kind Maid
William Elliot Griffis, after traditional Korean folklore (1843–1928)
2 min read
The Sneezing Colossus
William Elliot Griffis, after traditional Korean folklore (1843–1928)
2 min read
Cat-kin and the Queen Mother
William Elliot Griffis, after traditional Korean folklore (1843–1928)
3 min read
Prince Sandalwood, the Father of Korea
William Elliot Griffis, after traditional Korean mythology (1843–1928)
3 min read
The Rabbit's Eyes
William Elliot Griffis, after traditional Korean folklore (1843–1928)
3 min read
East Light and the Bridge of Fishes
William Elliot Griffis, after traditional Korean mythology (1843–1928)
3 min read
Topknots and Crockery Hats
William Elliot Griffis, after traditional Korean legend (1843–1928)
3 min read
Fancha and the Magpie
William Elliot Griffis, after traditional Manchu-Korean legend (1843–1928)
3 min read
Old White Whiskers and Mr. Bunny
William Elliot Griffis, after traditional Korean folklore (1843–1928)
3 min read
The King of the Flowers
William Elliot Griffis, after traditional Korean folklore (1843–1928)
3 min read
Why Cats and Dogs Don't Get Along
William Elliot Griffis, after traditional Korean folklore (1843–1928)
4 min read