A Tiger by the Tail and Other Stories from the Heart of Korea

by Lindy Soon Curry

The power of love within families; the complexities of relationships; the rites of passage for birth, coming of age, marriage, and death-these are some of the themes covered in this wonderful volume. Author and storyteller Lindy Soon Curry offers us 25 enchanting tales that foster understanding of Korean culture and Korean Americans. Humorous tales, teaching tales, tall tales, classics, and a section of stories about tigers are included. Written in...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1563085860
• ISBN13: 9781563085864
• Release Date: May 1999
• Publisher: Libraries Unlimited
• Length: 120 Pages
• Weight: 0.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.3" x 10.3"

Customer Reviews

Great index makes for a great collection of tales

This is a great great collection of folk-tales that embody many virtues: honesty, sharing, etc. The wonderful index emparts a user-friendly code that enables works of fiction and folk-lore readily available.