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Kim Sowol

Born

in Kusŏng, Phyŏnganbukto, Korea, Democratic People's Republic of

August 06, 1902

Died

December 24, 1934

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Kim Sowol (김소월, 1902 ~ 1934) is a Korean poet. He is most famous for his contributions to early modern Korean poetry. Throughout his life he wrote his beautifully poignant poetry in a style reminiscent of traditional Korean folk songs and consequently became known as a 'Folk Song Poet'. The most prized example of this style was "Azaleas (진달래꽃)", the title poem of his sole collection of poetry.

Kim Sowol was born on August 6, 1902 (on lunar calendar date) in Kwaksan, North Pyong'an Province, Korean Empire and died on December 24, 1934. Shortly after he was born his father became insane. This fact although tragic must have affected the poet's early life and eventually led to his own premature death. His grandfather taught him classical Chinese ...more

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	Azaleas: A Book of Poems (Weatherhead Books on Asia) by Kim Sowol, David R. McCann (Translator) 4.10 avg rating — 138 ratings — published 2005 — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Кім Соволь. Лірика. Вибрані твори by Kim Sowol, Іван Бондаренко (Tranlator) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Fugitive Dreams by Kim Sowol, Jaihiun Kim (Translator), Ronald B. Hatch (Translator) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — published 1998	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Kim Sowol Ki Kavitayen by Kim Sowol, Diwik Ramesh (Translator) liked it 3.00 avg rating — 1 rating	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	So - Wol Kim Poems (16) Bumwoo Books (Korean edition) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Jeopdongsae re-reading the classic series (19) (Korean edition) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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“When you leave,
weary of me,
without a word I shall gently let you go.”
― Kim Sowol

tags: azaleas, heartache, heartbreak, korean-poetry, letting-go, love

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