Description A Wonderful History Book Containing the Spirit of Our People, Samguk Yusa Samguk Yusa is a remarkable historical work that encompasses the myths and legends of our people—including the Dangun myth—along with diverse folk beliefs and Buddhist culture, covering the history not only of the Three Kingdoms of Goguryeo, Baekje, and Silla, but also spanning from Gojoseon all the way to Goryeo. By recounting the journey of our people in an engaging way, it fully captures our history and spirit. As the very first history book to break the stereotype that history is dry and boring, Samguk Yusa lets readers enjoy history while sparking curiosity and interest. Through myths, legends, and folktales, readers can naturally glimpse the lives and thoughts of our ancestors. The 13th century, when Iryeon wrote Samguk Yusa, was a turbulent and painful era—marked by chaos from military rule within the country and war with the Mongols from outside. Iryeon wrote Samguk Yusa to show just how great and admirable our people are, in order to boost national pride and help overcome hardship. That is why Samguk Yusa is filled not only with historical facts, but also with the outstanding culture and spirit of our people. By examining how the choices and judgments of historically important figures led to certain outcomes, readers can find answers to today's problems and learn wisdom and lessons from the stories of our ancestors. One Story a Day: Samguk Yusa in a Single Volume Samguk Yusa contains fascinating tales that reveal the roots of our people, such as the 'Dangun Myth,' the story of our nation's beginnings, and the story of 'Jumong,' founder of Goguryeo. It also vividly captures the history of the Three Kingdoms period through stories like the tale of 'King Talhae,' who took over a household, and the wise 'Queen Seondeok.' This book selects and compiles 34 stories from Samguk Yusa into a single volume. Meet Samguk Yusa—filled with the pride and roots of our people—one story a day. Reading this wonderful history book brimming with literary imagination will help build your child's power of thought. Staying True to the Original Spirit, Made Easy and Fun for Children 《Samguk Yusa Read in One Book》 has been rewritten by popular children's author Kim Jin-seop, who preserved the spirit of the original while adapting it to be easy and enjoyable for children. Since some content and expressions in the original Samguk Yusa are quite advanced, certain parts can be difficult for children to understand. That's why age-appropriate stories were carefully selected first, then polished into a children's version of Samguk Yusa that is easier and more fun to read. Not only can readers feel the power of the original work, but the storyteller's unique warmth—as if listening to an old tale—has been added, making it a newly reborn storybook perfectly suited for children around the time of starting elementary school. Enjoy 34 Samguk Yusa Stories with a Variety of Illustration Styles The stories featured in this book include the Dangun myth as well as the birth legends of Jumong, Onjo, and Hyeokgeose—the founders of the Three Kingdoms who each hatched from an egg. It also unfolds a steady stream of tales about various kings of the Three Kingdoms period, including Yeonorang and Seonyeonyeo who restored the sun and moon to Silla, King Sinmun's magical flute Manpasikjeok, and the story of Josin, who realized the fleeting nature of life through a single night's dream. Freely crossing the boundary between reality and imagination, the book is filled with vibrant stories that capture the outstanding culture and spirit of our people. Each of the 34 stories in this book is paired with illustrations in a style suited to its tale, giving readers the joy and emotion of experiencing a picture book with every single story.