The Folks in Fox-Lurking-Village

Heartwarming and thoughtful drawings by artist Hong Seong-chan, who embodies the history of illustration in Korea, meet “The Folks in Fox-Lurking-Village,” Paek Sok’s most representative poem, in this picture book. The ninth volume in Changbi’s Korean Poetry with Poetry Series, this work, together with The Chinese Herring’s Bones (published by Changbi), shows deep love for and understanding of Paek Sok’s poetry.
Published in 1935, “The Folks in Fox-Lurking-Village” humorously depicts boisterous and joyous family gatherings during traditional Korean holidays from a child’s point of view. The smooth rhythmic pattern, which recalls that of pansori, and the colorful illustrations capturing holidaymaking will transport readers to the joyful New Year’s celebrations in Fox-Lurking-Village. This picture book will familiarize today’s children with the disappearing festivities of Old Korea.
(Korean Poetry with Poetry Series No. 9)