| Baek Seok: Poems of the North ( + ): A View Into the Lives and Culture of the People of North Korea Contributor(s): Seok, Baek (Author), Liptak, Peter N. (Translator) |
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ISBN: 193634209X ISBN-13: 9781936342099 Publisher: Exile Press OUR PRICE: $26.06 Product Type: Hardcover Published: December 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Poetry | Asian - General |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 5.8" W x 8.6" (1.20 lbs) 324 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Asian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In a country divided by war, politics & ideological schism, one grand master's poems revive the beauty of Korea's fading traditions & culture. 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 |