The Universe Spins: Poems by Eight Young Koreans
by Sanko Lewis
Genre: Other2
Published: 2014
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'The Universe Spins' is an anthology of poetry by eight young Koreans. The poems are intimate reflections of Korean young people, writing in English. The easily accessible topics and universal themes reveal the ever increasing globalization of South Korea.This anthology of poetry contain the work of eight young Korean poets, majoring in English Literature. The poems are reflections of young Koreans living in an increasingly globalized Korea and provide interesting insight into the universal concerns of today's youth, not matter their physical location. The poems display rich, occasionally funny, often beautiful, and sometimes very touching images. Motifs of longing and uncertainty are contrasted with emotions of determination, gratitude, and love for family and friends. The poets all have unique voices and address desperate topics from love to socio-economic concerns. While the poems are easily accessible to the average reader, they display poetic depth that invites multiple re-readings.Pages of The Universe Spins: Poems by Eight Young Koreans :