Tag: Joseon Literature

A male pheasant with vibrant plumage stands up in a snowy cave nest while the female pheasant and chicks huddle together

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Jang-gwi-taryeong: The Tragic Tale of the Pheasant and the Red Bean

Discover the tragic and satirical Korean folktale of a male and female pheasant arguing over a red bean in the snow, exploring the history of Jang-gwi-taryeong.