Azaleas: A Book of Poems

by Kim Sowol

Book Overview

Available for the first time in English, Azaleas is a captivating collection of poems by a master of the early Korean modernist style. Published in 1925, Azaleas is the only collection Kim Sowol (1902-1934) produced during his brief life, yet he remains one of Korea's most beloved and well-known poets. His work is a delightful and sophisticated blend of the images, tonalities, and rhythms of traditional Korean folk songs with surprisingly...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 023113973X
• ISBN13: 9780231139731
• Release Date: April 2007
• Publisher: Columbia University Press
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.3" x 8.9"