Baek Seok: Poems of the North ( + ): A View Into the Lives and Culture of the People of North Korea (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781936342099)

Dubbed the Great Untranslatable Poet for his use of intense North Korean dialect, Baek Seok gave voice to the distinctive culture of his people. This celebrated poet's poems paint a timeless picture of Korea's rich landscapes, traditions, and shamanic superstitions of the countryside.

Baek Seok's poetry, painstakingly translated by Peter Liptak, provides a touching insight into the palatal & pastoral observations of this proud culture. Baek Seok: Poems of the North allows us to experience the human relationships & intense descriptions of a world now largely lost.

This thoughtful translation of rich, vivid poetry embodies the proud culture & customs of the North, making Poems of the North a valuable resource for anyone interested in Korean language & culture.

Buy Baek Seok: Poems of the North to experience the authentic traditions of Korea today

Author: Baek Seok
ISBN-10: 193634209X
ISBN-13: 9781936342099
Publisher: Exile Press
Language: English
Published: 12/01/2018
Pages: 324
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.20lbs
Size: 8.60h x 5.80w x 0.80d

Review Citation(s):
Foreword 08/26/2018