Myths and Legends of Korea - Nuinui

An evocative anthology of 15 short stories to celebrate the originality of the

Korean spirit. With one of the most extensive heritages of oral literature in the entire Far East, Korea is attracting increasing interest and curiosity in the West-from film to fashion, from music to philosophy. Fascinating mythological creatures populate the pages of this book, where the reader will meet devout and ungrateful sons, monks, demons, nymphs, talking animals and brave maidens; a splendid journey into the Korean imagination, through creation myths, rituals, traditions, love stories and the afterlife.

Reasons for interest:

An exciting collection of 15 Korean tales, dedicated to ancient myths and legends

An exciting journey into the tradition of Korea, a world increasingly appreciated in the West

Beautiful illustrations by a renowned Korean artist

The ideal book for fans of myths and legends

Specifications

Size: 19.3 × 23 cm

Hardback

176 pages

Authors

MAURIZIO RIOTTO is a full professor of Korean History and Comparative Cultures at Anyang University (Republic of Korea). A longtime resident of the Far East, he has been a Visiting Professor at numerous universities and cultural institutions in Korea and Japan. He has more than two hundred publications on Korea to his credit.

EUNJOO LEE after studying at Hongik University and Glasgow School of Art, thanks to the distinctiveness of his style, with strong traits of Korean culture, has participated in more than 10 exhibitions in Korea and Europe and won numerous awards worldwide.