Chunhyangjeon – Korean Reading Book for Foreigners

Description

Korean Reading Book for Foreigners: Chunhyangjeon

Product Description
This book tells the timeless love story of Chunhyang, the daughter of a courtesan, and Mongryong, the son of a governor in Namwon. The couple pledges to marry but is separated for a while. During their separation, Byun Hakdo, the new magistrate, demands Chunhyang’s obedience. Courageously, she refuses and endures hardship, including imprisonment, to protect her love for Mongryong. Eventually, Mongryong returns with a government position and rescues Chunhyang from her plight. Their story of resilience and love reaches even the King, who grants them permission to marry, allowing them to live happily ever after, overcoming the barriers of social class.

Table of Contents

• To Our Readers
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Part 1

1. The Courtesan’s Daughter and the Governor’s Son
2. Chunhyang and Mongryong Meet
3. Mongryong Visits Chunhyang’s Home
4. Chunhyang and Mongryong’s Happy Days
   • Let’s Think

Part 2
5. Mongryong Leaves for Seoul
6. Namwon’s New Magistrate, Byun Hakdo
7. Chunhyang’s Strange Dream in Prison

• Let’s Think

Part 3
8. Mongryong Returns as a Secret Royal Inspector
9. Chunhyang and Mongryong Reunite in Prison
10. Mongryong Rescues Chunhyang

• Let’s Think
• References
• Vocabulary List

Publisher’s Review
This book is designed for foreigners learning Korean. It offers an engaging way to improve Korean reading skills while enjoying one of Korea’s beloved literary classics. Suitable for students in Korea, learners preparing for the TOPIK exam, overseas Koreans, and multicultural families, this book combines educational content with cultural insights.

Reading Level Adjusted for Learners
The story is rewritten to match the proficiency levels of Korean learners. The vocabulary and sentences are simplified, and difficult words are explained, ensuring smooth comprehension. Readers can choose from three levels of difficulty, allowing them to find a book that suits their ability.

Comprehensive Korean Sentence Structures
This series comprises 100 books, featuring a wide variety of literary forms including folk tales, myths, classic novels, modern stories, poems, essays, plays, scripts, and letters. Through these, learners will encounter diverse sentence structures and improve their proficiency. As they progress through the series, their skills will advance to handle more challenging texts effortlessly.

Learning Korean Language and Culture Together
In addition to language learning, this book provides a deep understanding of Korean history and culture. The first 50 books, titled “Books to Read First ★,” include rich illustrations and photographs to enhance contextual understanding. The next 50 books, “Books to Read Later ★★” and “Books to Finish ★★★,” delve into famous Korean figures and societal themes, offering insights into Korea’s past, present, and future. This comprehensive approach ensures a well-rounded understanding of Korean culture alongside language proficiency.

Specifications

• Pages: 106
• Dimensions: 128 x 188 x 20 mm
• ISBN-13: 9791130420325
• ISBN-10: 1130420329