Korean peninsula
Korea
A broad gateway to Korean literary and folk narratives preserved in historical texts and early twentieth-century translation.
Korean literary folklore (historical collection)Romance and perseverance
Charan
A story translated from Im Bang follows Charan and Keydong through separation, hardship, disguise, study, and eventual restoration at court.
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The Story of Chang To-ryong
The historical Korean collection introduces Chang To-ryong through a world of Taoist immortals, sacred mountains, spirits, and the pursuit of transformed existence.
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