Solah Lim
Grotesque Weather and Good People
Grotesque Weather and Good People
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A debut English translation of contemporary free verse poetry by an award-winning South Korean poet and novelist explores the simultaneous intimacy and alienation of everyday life in urban Seoul. The Moon Country Korean Poetry Series publishes new English translations of contemporary Korean poetry by both mid-career and up-and-coming poets, aiming to widen the field of contemporary Korean poetry available in English translation and challenge orientalist, neo-colonial, and national literature discourses.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 150 pages
Publication date: 04 August 2022
Publisher: Black Ocean
A captivating English translation of contemporary free verse poetry by an acclaimed South Korean poet and novelist, this book delves into the intricate interplay of intimacy and alienation experienced in urban Seoul. Written in a straightforward and accessible vernacular, Lim Solah's poems grapple with the poet's urge to wonder amidst a world teeming with quiet dissonance and horror. Incorporating elements of drama and fiction, including documentary, these poems blur the boundaries between imagination and reality, exploring the writer's complex relationship with multiple selves.
While BTS soar to global fame and Korean films garner international accolades, Lim's poems offer a unique and disorienting portrayal of the consciousness of the so-called "spec generation," who view their country as Hell Chosun. This is a searing voice from a world on fire, resonating with readers from Seoul to Seattle, Slovenia, and Singapore. As we all inhabit this shared world, Lim's poems provide a profound exploration of the human experience, inviting readers to immerse themselves in these books as living, breathing entities rather than mere objects of knowledge.
Curated by Jake Levine, the Moon Country Korean Poetry Series seeks to expand the horizons of contemporary Korean poetry available in English translation. By presenting works that emerge from our shared milieu, this series challenges orientalist, neo-colonial, and national literature discourses. With the hope of altering readers' perspectives and opening their eyes to a world that transcends our own, we invite you to embark on this literary journey and emerge with a renewed sense of wonder and awe.
Weight: 144g
Dimension: 152 x 191 x 8 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781939568434
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