Horace Newton Allen

Korean Tales (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

Horace Newton Allen (1858 - 1932), a Protestant, medical missionary from the United States, who later also served as a diplomat, made a remarkable impact on his mission country, Korea, where he arrived in 1884. He was the first Protestant missionary to work in the country. In 1885, he established Korea's first modern medical facility, Gwanghyewon, which has grown into the Yonsei University Severance Hospital and School of Medicine. In 1887, he accompanied Korea's first diplomatic delegation to Washington. He also wrote some of the first books introducing Korean culture to the western world.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Pharos Books
• Erscheinungstermin: 22. Januar 2022
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9789355460318
• Artikelnr.: 63520037

Autorenporträt

Horace Newton Allen was a significant figure in the late 19th and early 20th centuries both as a diplomat and an author, known for his contributions to the cultural understanding between Korea and the United States. Born on April 23, 1858, in Delaware, Ohio, Allen embarked on a career that was to take him far from his home to the then-hermit kingdom of Korea. His book, 'Korean Tales' - a collection of Korean folklore and legends - stands as a testament to his deep interest in Korean culture and his desire to share its richness with the Western world. Allen's writing is characterized by a mix of scholarly interest and personal reflection, imbued with the insights of someone who served in a pivotal role during a transformative period in Korean history. His literary style often blends narrative with cultural analysis, making his works accessible to both the casual reader and the academic scholar. Before his foray into literature, Allen graduated from Miami University in Ohio and pursued a medical degree, which led to his role as a medical missionary and later as the first American legation secretary in Seoul. His experiences in Korea provided the material for his literary endeavors, allowing for a nuanced portrayal of Korean society and customs during a time of great change. Allen's diplomatic and literary legacies continue to be recognized for their pivotal role in fostering early Korean-American relations.