Eyes of Dew
Selected Poems of Chonggi Mah
Will be published approx. on 14. December 2006
Book
Paperback/Softback
160 pages
978-1-893996-79-3 (ISBN)
Description
Chonggi Mah represents a unique figure in Korean poetry similar to that of William Carlos Williams, but with a twist. While he is recognized as an award-winning poet in Korea, he has worked in the United States as a doctor and professor. Many of his poems reflect his work as a doctor and concerns with people and humanity.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Buffalo
United States
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 153 mm
Thickness: 9 mm
Weight
4082 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-893996-79-3 (9781893996793)
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Chonggi Mah is an award-winning poet in Korea, his native country, but he has made a living as an MD and professor in the United States. Similar to William Carlos Williams, his work reflects his twin careers. Recently retired from teaching he now divides his time between Florida and Korea. Brother Anthony has lived in Korea since 1980 and teaches English at Sogang University. He has translated numerous volumes of Korean literature including The Depths of a Calm: Selected Poems of Kim Kwang-Kyu.