The Tale of Cho Ung: A Classic of Vengeance, Loyalty, and Romance
ISBN: 9780231546492
Platform/Publisher: JSTOR / Columbia University Press
Digital rights: Users: unlimited; Printing: chapter; Download: chapter
Subjects: Language & Literature;

The Tale of Cho Ung is one of the most widely read and beloved stories of Chosŏn Korea. The anonymously written tale recounts the adventures of protagonist Cho Ung as he overcomes obstacles and grows into a heroic young man. This first translation into English offers a glimpse into early modern Korean vernacular and popular literature.

Cho Sookja :

Sookja Cho is Assistant Professor of Korean in the School of International Letters and Cultures at Arizona State University.Sookja Cho is assistant professor of Korean and comparative literature at Arizona State University.


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