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Author(s): Marshall R. Pihl
ISBN(s): 9780674505643, 0674505646
Edition: Annotated
File Details: PDF, 57.59 MB
Year: 2003
Language: english
SKU: EB-55046290 Category: Tag:

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ISBN 10: 0674505646 
ISBN 13: 9780674505643
Author: Marshall R Pihl

The Korean Singer of Tales likely explores the rich tradition of storytelling in Korea, focusing on the role of oral storytelling and performance as cultural practices. In Korea, bards or storytellers known for reciting epic tales were central to the preservation of history, folklore, and cultural memory. This book likely examines how the tradition of the “singer of tales” or “oral historian” played a pivotal role in shaping Korean society, culture, and literature.

The Korean Singer of Tales 1st Table of contents:

  • Introduction: The Role of the Singer of Tales in Korean Culture

    • Overview of the significance of storytelling and oral traditions in Korea.
    • The importance of the “singer of tales” (possibly a role akin to a bard or epic storyteller) in preserving history and culture.
    • The relationship between oral traditions and other forms of cultural expression like music and dance.

  • The Oral Tradition in Korea: History and Context

    • A brief history of oral traditions in Korea.
    • The role of storytelling in pre-modern Korean society.
    • The transmission of knowledge and culture through oral storytelling.

  • The Singer of Tales: A Cultural Icon

    • Exploration of the role and identity of the singer in Korean folklore.
    • How singers of tales were perceived by their communities.
    • The training and techniques used by these performers.

  • Epic Narratives and Folklore: The Content of the Tales

    • The types of tales typically sung by Korean bards.
    • The themes of the stories: heroes, mythology, history, and social values.
    • Major figures and epic stories in Korean folklore (e.g., “The Tale of Chunhyang,” “The Story of King Kwanggaeto”).

  • Music and Performance: The Art of Storytelling

    • The use of music in oral storytelling: instruments, melodies, and rhythms.
    • The interaction between narrative and musical elements in performances.
    • The role of performance in enhancing the emotional impact of the stories.

  • Korean Literature and the Influence of Oral Tradition

    • The influence of oral storytelling on written Korean literature.
    • The transition from oral to written forms of storytelling and the preservation of oral tales in literature.
    • The blending of oral and literary traditions in Korean literary works.

  • Ritual and Ceremony: The Context for the Singer’s Tales

    • The role of the singer of tales in religious and ceremonial contexts.
    • How storytelling was used in rituals, festivals, and court performances.
    • The connection between storytelling and communal identity.

  • The Legacy of the Singer of Tales in Modern Korea

    • The decline of the traditional role of the singer in contemporary Korea.
    • How modern media (film, television, and literature) have transformed or revived storytelling traditions.
    • The preservation and adaptation of traditional storytelling in modern Korean culture.

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