Shijo Rhythms - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 8995215518 ISBN 13: 9788995215517

Publisher: Eastward Publication, Inc., 2001

Synopsis

Shijo Rhythms presents the work of Korea's very best shijo poets. Shijo are short traditional Korean songs. They are light, personal, and very often conversational. The language is simple, direct, and devoid of ornament.

About this title

About the Author

This book has been translated by Kevin O'Rourke, an Irish priest, currently professor of English at Kyunghee University, who has lived in Korea since 1964. With a Ph.D in Korean literature and 25 years experience teaching poetry, he is ideally qualified to present Korea's poetry face to the world.

Edition details

• Publisher: Eastward Publication, Inc.
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 8995215518
• ISBN 13: 9788995215517
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 133