Overview
From spine-chilling tales of shape-shifting beasts and vengeful demons to romantic stories of enchanted love, the 19 stories in this collection showcase Korea's rich folklore traditions. Included in this anthology are:
- The Hen and the Centipede: A poor man marries his wealthy employer, only to discover that she is an otherworldly centipede locked in an ancient battle with a ferocious white rooster.
- How Chin Outwitted the Devils: A clever policeman outwits fiendish emissaries from hell sent to capture the souls of the dying in earthenware bottles.
- The Swallow King's Rewards: A man is rewarded with magical riches for his kindness to an injured swallow, while his greedy brother is punished with outlandish afflictions.
- Yun Se-Pyong, the Wizard: Two powerful magicians face off, one as a beetle and the other as a bee.
- And 15 other supernatural tales that are sure to thrill readers young and old!
These classic tales are retold by authors who traveled to Korea and fell in love with the rich culture they encountered. This deluxe hardcover volume features original illustrations by Italian artist Marco Furlotti and will be treasured by fans of Korean culture, as well as anyone who enjoys a good demon story.
This book title, Supernatural Korea (Magical Tales of Goblins, Dragons, Demons and More!), ISBN: 9780804858038, by Marco Furlotti, Im Bang, Horace Newton Allen, James Gale, published by Tuttle Publishing (April 29, 2025) is available in hardcover. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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