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Samguk Yusa: Legends and History of the Three Kingdoms of Ancient Korea | 
 enlarge | Author: Ilyon
Creators: Grafton Mintz, Tae-hung Ha
Publisher: Silk Pagoda
Category: Book
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Sales Rank: 387473
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 372
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 9 x 6 x 1
ISBN: 1596543485
Dewey Decimal Number: 951
EAN: 9781596543485
ASIN: 1596543485
Publication Date: July 4, 2008
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A fascinating work, dating from the late 1200s. This book (Yusa), is not just a story but a collection of histories, anecdotes and memorabilia, covering the origins of Korea's three monarchies--Silla, Paekche and Koguryo, offering an account of the latter nation that differs quite a bit from what you'll read in Chinese history books. Translated by Professor Ha Tae-Hung of Yonsei Univeristy, with special help from Grafton Mintz (the first Westerner ever to become a naturalized citizen of the Republic of Korea.)
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A great source for those interested in Korean culture & history September 2, 2007
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
The Samguk Yusa is written in the 13th century and is a collection of various Korean legends, myths and folktales. While the title may indicate otherwise, this collection does not limit itself to the Three Kingdoms period.
What makes this book so interesting is that it tells the stories as they were, without much editing, but with lots of useful annotations by the translators. As such, you really get a good sense of how people think or act during that period, which also helps to better understand modern Korean culture today.
I thought that Samguk Yusa is one of the few historical Korean works existing today, especially which are translated into a foreign language, which makes it mandatory reading for anyone interested in Korean history and culture.
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