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Yun Dong-Ju : A Critical Biography.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- WooHye, Song.
- Series:
- DITTA: Korean Humanities in Translation Series
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Poets, Korean--20th century.
- Poets, Korean.
- Korean resistance movements, 1905-1945.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (354 pages)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- New Brunswick : Rutgers University Press, 2025.
- Summary:
- This critical biography explores the life, poetry, and legacy of Yun Dong-ju, a 20th-century Korean poet renowned for his lyrical verses and nationalistic spirit during the Japanese colonial period. Written by Song WooHye and translated into English by Flora M. Kim, the book delves into Yun's personal struggles, his relationships, and his artistic journey, while situating his experiences within the broader historical, social, and political context of the era. Drawing on extensive archival research and interviews with Yun's acquaintances, the biography provides a detailed account of his development as a writer, his imprisonment by Japanese authorities, and his untimely death. The work also examines the enduring significance of Yun's poetry as a symbol of resistance and hope for Korea. Intended for readers interested in Korean literature, history, and culture, this comprehensive study serves as both a portrait of the poet and a reflection on a pivotal period in Korean history. Generated by AI.
- Contents:
- Cover
- Series Page
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Contents
- Foreword by David Krolikoski
- Translator's Note
- 1. Birth of the Poet
- 2. Myeongdong: The Place of Freedom Fighters
- 3. Yongjeong: The Heart of the Haeran River
- 4. Song Mong-Gyu
- 5. Seven Months in Pyeongyang
- 6. Return to Yongjeong
- 7. Yonhui Junior College: A Station for Youths
- 8. Japan: The Place of a Six-Tatami Room
- 9. Arrest, Trial, Imprisonment, and Death
- 10. Here Lies Yun Dong-ju the Poet
- 11. The Glory of the National Poet
- Photos
- Acknowledgments
- Notes
- Bibliography
- Notes on Contributors.
- Notes:
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- Part of the metadata in this record was created by AI, based on the text of the resource.
- Other Format:
- Print version: WooHye, Song Yun Dong-Ju
- ISBN:
- 9781978841710
- OCLC:
- 1529901680
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