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Hwang Tong-gyu
Hwang Donggyu (Korean: 황동규; born April 9, 1938) is a South Korean poet, academic and critic.[1]
LifeHwang Donggyu was born in Seoul. He received a degree in English literature from Seoul National University, where he also completed his graduate studies. His literary career started with the publication of works such as "October" (Si-wol) and "A Letter of Delight" (Jeulgeo-un pyeonji) in the journal Contemporary Literature (Hyundae Munhak). Hwang Donggyu is currently a professor of English literature at Seoul National University[2] and has received several Korean literary prizes.[3] Work
Hwang Donggyu's early poetry explores themes of longing and anticipation, often through depictions of introspective and melancholic settings, as seen in works like "October" (Si-wol) and "A Letter of Delight" (Jeulgeo-un pyeonji). In "Elegy" (Biga), the poet employs the perspective of a wanderer or outcast to highlight the tension between individual identity and external reality. Additionally, works such as "The Song of Peace" (Taepyeongga), "Snow Falling on the Three Southern Provinces" (Samname naelinun nun), and "Yeolha-ilgi" reflect Hwang's use of irony to shape the narrative voice of his poetry.[2] Hwang Donggyu's poetic style underwent significant changes over the course of his career, marked by a shift towards minimalistic imagery and concise, unembellished language. This stylistic transformation suggests his effort to reinterpret traditional poetic forms within a contemporary, realistic framework. In "Wind Burial" (Pungjang), Hwang reflects on mortality, portraying an effort to confront and accept death, while "The Intolerable Lightness of Being" (Gyeondil su eobs-i gabyeo-un jonjaedeul) demonstrates greater fluidity and experimentation in his use of language.[2] Works in translation
Works in Korean (Partial)
Awards
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