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Hong Gildong, the Invincible and Righteous Outlaw by Professor Minsoo Kang

Hong Gildong, the Invincible and Righteous Outlaw by Professor Minsoo Kang

FromThe Korea Society


Hong Gildong, the Invincible and Righteous Outlaw by Professor Minsoo Kang

FromThe Korea Society

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Length:
60 minutes
Released:
Sep 13, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

September 12, 2019 - Hong Gildong, who is sometimes referred to as the Korean Robin Hood, is by far the most famous literary character from classic Korean literature. His story as a maverick outlaw, powerful magician, and a wise king is told in the Joseon dynasty novel The Story of Hong Gildong. Unfortunately, there has been a great deal of miscomprehension about the origin and nature of the famous work, the complexity of which has only recently been explored by scholars. In this lecture, Professor Minsoo Kang will offer a detailed examination of the history and literary significance of the novel and reveal little-known facts behind its authorship. For more information, please visit the link below: https://www.koreasociety.org/arts-culture/item/1315-hong-gildong-the-invincible-and-righteous-outlaw-by-professor-minsoo-kang
Released:
Sep 13, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

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