- Overview
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This book of poetry offers a whimsical glimpse into the mindsets of young girls trying to find their place in life.
- Book Intro
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This book, the 41st book of poetry in the Munhakdongne Poetry Collection series, presents a new paradigm in Korean poetry. This is Park Sang-soo's second book of poetry following his award-winning poem in 2000 (Dongsuh Literary Award) and critique in 2004 (Hyundae Literary Award). This book takes a multi-faceted look at the experiences of young girls in today's world.
Through this book, readers will endure the hardships faced by the generation that the author refers to as ladies. Although these so-called ladies have grown socially and personally, they're still stuck in a strange, clumsy phase between childhood and adulthood. Readers will gain an insight into themselves as the girls attempt to find their footing in a society where they are neither marginalized nor privileged. The book includes poems such as Somewhat Familiar>, Easily Jaded>, Summer of the Rosicrucianist Choir>, and Will the Light Guide Us?>
- About the Author
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Park Sangsoo
Born in Seoul in 1974, Park Sangsoo graduated from Myongji University with a degree in Creative Writing and received a PhD in Literature from the same graduate school. Park made his literary debut when his poetry won an award from the literary magazine Dongseo Literature in 2000 and his review won an award from Hyudai Literature in 2004. Park has written books including a poetry collection Fruits Candy Bus and a review collection Noble Properties.
