The Book of Korean Shijo by Kevin O'Rourke

The Book of Korean Shijo

Kevin O'Rourke

219 pages first pub 2002 (editions)

nonfiction poetry reflective medium-paced
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The Korean genre known as shijo is short song lyrics. Originally meant to be sung rather than recited, these short poems are light, personal, and very often conversational. The language is simple, direct, and devoid of elaboration or ornamentation...

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