Classic Korean Tales

Choe Key-sook An Associate Professor in the Institute of Korean Studies at Yonsei University, South Korea, Dr. Key-Sook Choe’s main research fields include Korean classical narrative, Korean printed media during the early modern period, gender studies, and affective studies. She received her Ph.D. from the graduate school of Yonsei University, where she specialized in Korean classical literature. Published books include Cheonyeo-gwisin (Female Ghosts), 2013; Joseon sidae Eorini Inmunhak (Humanities for Children in the Joseon Period), 2013; and Hwansang (The Fantastics in Literature), 2003; published collaborations include Jipdan Gamseong-ui Gyeobo (A History of Collective Affects), 2017; Bonjour Pansori! (in French), 2017; Gamseong Sahoe (Affective Society), 2014; and Gamjeong-eui Inmunhak (Humanities of Emotions), 2013.

Preface

Narratives about Origins and the World of Myths
- The Myth of King Dongmyeong
- The Myth of Princess Bari
- Yeonohrang and Seonyeo

Stories of Love and Marriage
- Seodong and Princess Seonhwa
- The Idiot Ondal and Princess Pyeonggang
- Domi and His Wife

Beautiful Person, Beautiful Mind
- Madam Suro
- The Filial Daughter Jieun

The World of Fantasy
- Josin’s Dream
- Kim Hyeon Gam Ho: The Love between Kim Hyeon and a Lady Tiger
- Yi Saeng Gyu Jang Jeon: The Story of Yi Saeng Peering Over the Wall

Epilogue