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Songs for Tomorrow: Poems 19602002 (Green Integer),New
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In this long awaited full survey of the poetic writing of Koreas leading literary spokesperson, the translators have gathered poems from 42 years, representing numerous of the authors 135 books.Born in 1933 in southwestern Korea, Ko Un grew up in a Japanesecontrolled land that was soon to experience the horrors of the Korean War. In 1952 he became a Buddhist monk, and began writing in the late 1950s. Since that time, Ko has been recognized as one of the most notable of living Korean writers and has regularly been nominated and shortlisted for the Nobel Prize for Literature.Green Integer previously published his Ten Thousand Lives (2005), a selection from Maninbo. As John Feffer wrote of that book in The Nation, Maninbo, his masterpiece, is the people made flesh. Thanks to Ko Un, they continue to walk among us, all 10,000 of them. As the Kyoto Journal observed It is a monumental work of twentyfive volumes containing short poetic portraits evoking, one by one, the many people Ko Un has encountered in his life, beginning with his childhood village and expanding out to figures in literature and history.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Songs for Tomorrow' by Ko Un? A: The main theme of 'Songs for Tomorrow' revolves around the experiences and reflections of the author, Ko Un, capturing his life and the historical context of Korea over 42 years through poetry.
- Q: How many poems are included in this collection? A: This collection features poems gathered from Ko Un's extensive body of work, spanning 42 years and representing numerous selections from his 135 books.
- Q: What is the significance of Ko Un in Korean literature? A: Ko Un is recognized as one of Korea's leading literary figures and has been regularly nominated for the Nobel Prize for Literature, making significant contributions to Korean poetry and culture.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Songs for Tomorrow'? A: The book 'Songs for Tomorrow: Poems 1960-2002' was published on April 1, 2009.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of 'Songs for Tomorrow' is bound in paperback.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Songs for Tomorrow'? A: The book contains a total of 347 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers unfamiliar with poetry? A: Yes, 'Songs for Tomorrow' is accessible to readers new to poetry, as it offers a collection of poems that reflect on universal themes and human experiences.
- Q: Who translated the poems in this collection? A: The poems in 'Songs for Tomorrow' have been translated by a team of translators dedicated to capturing the essence of Ko Un's work.
- Q: Can this book be used for academic purposes? A: Yes, 'Songs for Tomorrow' can be used for academic purposes, especially in studies related to Korean literature, poetry, and cultural history.
- Q: Where can I find more works by Ko Un? A: More works by Ko Un can be found through publishers like Green Integer, which has published several of his other titles, including 'Ten Thousand Lives'.