The Story Of Hong Gildong

<b>A new, definitive translation of the<i></i>quintessential Korean classic: the Robin Hood story of a magical boy who joins a group of robber bandits and becomes a king<br><br></b>*Selected as a Best Book of the Year by <i>NPR </i>and <i>The Washington Post</i>*<br><b><i> </i></b><br><i>The Story of Hong Gildong </i>is arguably the single most important work of classic Korean fiction. A fantastic story of adventure, it has been adapted into countless movies, television shows, novels, and comics in Korea. Until now, the earliest and fullest text of this incredible fable has been inaccessible to English readers.<br> <br> Hong Gildong, the brilliant but illegitimate son of a noble government minister, cannot advance in society due to his second-class status, so he leaves home and becomes the leader of a band of outlaws. On the way to building his own empire and gaining acceptance from his family, Hong Gildong vanquishes assassins, battles monsters, and conquers kingdoms. Minsoo