The Song of Ch'un-Hyang
Basic summary of story- Master Yi leaves Ch'un-Hyang and promises her his return after his trip with his father. Ch'un-Hyang is faithful and in love with Master Yi. She is heartbroken when he has to leave and locks herself in side her house crying. A new governor is going around town getting a head count and comes to her house. He wants to take Ch'un-Hyang but Ch'un-Hyang is faithful and loyal to Master Yi and refuses to marry the new governor. The new governor is furious and beats her. Master Yi returns and they lived happily ever after!
Master Yi- Son of the local magistrate
Ch'un-Hyang- Daughter of a yangban aristocrat
-Patrick
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