{"product_id":"baek-seok-poems-of-the-north-9781936342099","title":"Baek Seok: Poems of the North","description":"In a country divided by war, politics \u0026amp; ideological schism, one grand master's poems revive the beauty of Korea's fading traditions \u0026amp; 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, provides a touching insight into the palatal \u0026amp; pastoral observations of this proud culture. Baek Seok: Poems of the North allows us to experience the human relationships \u0026amp; intense descriptions of a world now largely lost. This thoughtful translation of rich, vivid poetry embodies the proud culture \u0026amp; customs of the North, making Poems of the North a valuable resource for anyone interested in Korean language \u0026amp; culture. Buy Baek Seok: Poems of the North to experience the authentic traditions of Korea today!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Exile Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/01\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781936342099\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 324\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.20lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.60h x 5.80w x 0.80d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003eForeword\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/26\/2018\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Baek Seok","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52302274855093,"sku":"9781936342099","price":24.61,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_b3bd7eaf-079a-4a98-baed-f88076f113c5.jpg?v=1772552710","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/baek-seok-poems-of-the-north-9781936342099","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}