A Tiger by the Tail and Other Stories from the Heart of Korea

A Tiger by the Tail and Other Stories from the Heart of Korea
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Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages : 151
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ISBN-10 : 9780313069345
ISBN-13 : 0313069344
Rating : 4/5 (344 Downloads)

Book Synopsis A Tiger by the Tail and Other Stories from the Heart of Korea by : Lindy S. Curry

Download or read book A Tiger by the Tail and Other Stories from the Heart of Korea written by Lindy S. Curry and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 1999-05-15 with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The power of love within families; the complexities of relationships; the rites of passage for birth, coming of age, marriage, and death-these are some of the themes covered in this wonderful volume. Author and storyteller Lindy Soon Curry offers us 25 enchanting tales that foster understanding of Korean culture and Korean Americans. Humorous tales, teaching tales, tall tales, classics, and a section of stories about tigers are included. Written in a style that easily lends itself to read-alouds as well as to silent reading, these stories reflect unique cultural traditions and values of Korea as well as universal symbols and themes. Curry's tips for storytelling give educators insights in how to effectively present or perform the tales. In addition, Dr. Chan-eung Park discusses the wisdom to be found in the stories and the cultural continuity of the collection. A color plate section illustrates some of the traditional arts, customs, landscapes of Korea.


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