preface
Introduction to major works by era

Ancient times
Mythology / Dangun myth, Jumong myth, King Hyeokgeose, founder of Silla
Tales / Vomiting Tales, Sea Bream Tales, Jigwi Tales, Yeonorang and Seonyeo, Hwawanggye, Josinmong, Kim Hyeongamho, Baridegi

Goryeo Dynasty
The Complete Family / Battle of Gongbang · The Battle of Guksun (Im Chun), The Battle of Gukseonsaeng (Lee Gyu-bo)

Early Joseon Dynasty
Electric novel / Manboksa Jeopogi · Lee Saeng-gyu Jangjeon (Kim Si-seup)

Late Joseon Dynasty
Tale novels / The Tale of Simcheong, The Tale of Heungbu and Nolbu
Fables / The Rabbit Story, The Bait Story, The Hojil (Park Ji-won), The Magpie Story
Satirical Novels / The Tale of Bae Bi-jang, The Tale of Lee Chun-pung, The Tale of Onggojip, The Tale of Yangban · The Tale of Gwangmunja (Park Ji-won)
Romance novels / Chunhyangjeon, Woonyeongjeon, Guunmong (Kim Man-jung), Simsaeng's Love (Lee Ok)
Family novels / The Tale of Janghwa and Hongryeon, The Tale of Kongjwi and Patjwi, The Story of Sassi Namjeong (Kim Man-jung)
Military novels / Park's Story, Im Gyeong-eop's Story, Yu Chung-ryeol's Story, Jo Woong's Story
Social Novels / The Story of Hong Gildong (Heo Gyun), The Story of Heo Saeng (Park Ji-won)

Revised and expanded edition with full text
All about classic novels in one revised Korean language textbook!

『40 Classic Korean Novels』 is a revised and expanded edition of 『35 Classic Korean Novels』, a bestseller in the youth literature category.
Meanwhile, 『35 Classic Korean Novels』 has been loved by middle and high school students as well as the general public for its carefully selected works and faithful commentary.
In accordance with the revision of middle and high school textbooks and the reorganization of the curriculum, we have added all the required reading materials without exception and faithfully supplemented the content for the college entrance exam, essay writing, and internal assessment.
It includes the largest number of works, 40, and also includes full text to allow for a complete appreciation.
The criteria for selecting the works were frequency of inclusion in literature textbooks, significance in literary history, and artistic value.
In addition, detailed annotations and commentary were included to help middle and high school students read the classics, which they find difficult, with ease and enjoyment.
The original text has been preserved as long as it does not interfere with understanding the content, although the gore has been modernized, so you can read the classic novel easily and enjoyably while fully experiencing the flavor of the original text.
As essay writing has become an important gateway to university admission, literature has gone beyond liberal arts and become a required subject.
This book contains classic Korean novels that are essential reading for all ages, making it a must-read for both teenagers and adults.
Through Liber's 'Must-Read Literature Series for Middle and High School Students', you can encounter all aspects of literature, including Korean short stories, world short stories, and representative Korean essays.


Special Features of 『40 Classic Korean Novels』
1.
We have included the full text of the work to help you fully appreciate it.
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Major works provided MP3 files containing plot and commentary.

3.
The plot is divided into stages to allow for an accurate understanding of the work's character.
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We focused on providing thought-provoking commentary on works in preparation for the college entrance exam, essay writing, and performance assessments.
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Gore was corrected into modern language, but it was made easy and fun to read while still allowing one to fully enjoy the flavor of the original text.
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Difficult vocabulary is annotated in parentheses to help you understand the content immediately.

Includes 40 must-read classic novels for middle and high school students!
We have carefully selected 40 classic Korean novels that middle and high school students must read for the college entrance exam, essay writing, and school grades.
It includes the largest number of works, 40, and also includes full text to encourage complete understanding and appreciation.
Additionally, the plot is divided into stages to allow for an accurate understanding of the work's character, and difficult vocabulary is annotated in parentheses to facilitate immediate understanding of the content.
The commentary on the work was designed to encourage thought in preparation for performance evaluations and reading reports.


The plot and commentary of major works are available in MP3 format!
We think of MP3 as a tool for listening to music.
Literature challenges the conventional notion of MP3.
The full text of the work can be enjoyed in book form, while the synopsis and commentary can be listened to on MP3. While listening to the full text via MP3 can be time-consuming and inefficient, reading the synopsis and commentary with your eyes and ears can be an easy and enjoyable way to understand the work.
MP3s of major works can be downloaded and enjoyed from the Liber Publishing blog (http://blog.naver.com/liber_book).