Buch lesen The Story of Hong Gildong
By Unknown
The Story of Hong Gildong is arguably the single most important work of classic
Korean fiction. Like its English counterpart, Robin Hood, it has been adapted into
countless movies, television shows, novels and comics. Its memorable lines are
known to virtually every Korean by heart. Until now, this incredible 19th century fable
has been all but inaccessible to English readers.Hong Gildong, the brilliant but
illegitimate son of a government minister, cannot advance in society due to his
secondary status, so he leaves home to become the leader of a band of outlaws who
rob the rich to give to the poor. On the way to building his own empire and gaining
acceptance from his family, Hong Gildong vanquishes assassins, battles monsters, and
conquers kingdoms. Minsoo Kang's expressive and animated new translation finally
makes the original text of this classic available in English, re-introducing a noble and
righteous outlaw and sharing a beloved hallmark of Korean culture.
