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Here the cultural history of an ancient people is revealed, beautifully, through myths, short lyrics, adventure tales, fables, romance, portraits, satire, semifictional biographies--all retain a remarkable freshness and power. In every way--in literary and vernacular works chosen, arrangement and annotation--this is an exemplary anthology. --Booklist

Peter H. Lee is professor of Korean and comparative literature at the University of California, Los Angeles.