Korean Fairy Tales
Korean Fairy Tales is a collection by William Elliot Griffis, an American writer and minister who had taught in Japan and wrote several books on East Asia, including histories of Korea, which he called the Hermit Nation. He retells folk stories of goblins, animals, kings and clever peasants: the pranks of Tokgabi the goblin, the legend of Prince Sandalwood, father of Korea, the rabbit who outwits the dragon king of the sea, a mole seeking a bridegroom for his daughter, the bridge of birds across the sky, a frog husband and the voice of a temple bell. Griffis adapts them freely for young Western readers. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first story is free.
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Frequently asked questions about Korean Fairy Tales
Korean Fairy Tales by William Elliot Griffis can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read Korean Fairy Tales online?
Yes. Korean Fairy Tales opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is Korean Fairy Tales free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of Korean Fairy Tales is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is Korean Fairy Tales in the public domain?
Yes. Korean Fairy Tales by William Elliot Griffis is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Korean Fairy Tales?
About 3 h 10 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Korean Fairy Tales?
Korean Fairy Tales by William Elliot Griffis is filed under "Children's Classics" in the Vinteuil library.
