Contemporary Korean Poetry

By Won Ko

The boundaries of poetry in English are expanded with Contemporary Korean Poetry, the first major scholarly anthology introducing twentieth century Korean poetry in English. In translating 181 poems by 140 poets, Ko Won manages to capture the feeling and mood of the original work, retaining the intended simplicity for effect.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0877450021
• ISBN13: 9780877450023
• Release Date: June 2026
• Publisher: University of Iowa Press
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Age Range: 18 years and up