The Columbia anthology of modern Korean poetry

About this book

Korea's modern poetry is filled with many different voices and styles, subjects and views, moves and countermoves, yet it still remains relatively unknown outside of Korea itself. This is in part because the Korean language, a rich medium for poetry, has been ranked among the most difficult for English speakers to learn. "The Columbia Anthology of Modern Korean Poetry" is the only up-to-date, representative gathering of Korean poetry from the twentieth century in English, far more generous in its selection and material than previous anthologies. It presents 228 poems by 34 modern Korean poets, including renowned poets such as Sŏ Chŏngju and Kim Chiha. -- From publisher's description.