Baek Seok: Poems of the North

In a country divided by war, politics & ideological schism, one grand master’s poems revive the beauty of Korea’s fading traditions & culture. Dubbed the Great Untranslatable Poet for his use of intense North Korean dialect, Baek Seok gave voice to the distinctive culture of his people. This celebrated poet’s poems paint a timeless picture of Korea’s rich landscapes, traditions, and shamanic superstitions of the countryside. Baek Seok's poetry, painstakingly translated by Peter Liptak, prov...