Kim Sowol
Kim Sowol | |
|---|---|
| Native name | 김소월 |
| Born | Kim Jeong-sik (김정식) September 7, 1902 |
| Died | December 24, 1934 (aged 32) |
| Occupation | Poet |
| Language | Korean |
| Alma mater | Tokyo University |
| Genre | Poetry |
| Notable works | Azalea (진달래꽃) |
| Partner | 홍단실 (Hong Dan-sil) |
| Children | 3 sons |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 김정식 |
| Hanja | 金廷湜 |
| RR | Gim Jeongsik |
| MR | Kim Chŏngsik |
| Art name | |
| Hangul | 김소월 |
| Hanja | 金素月 |
| RR | Gim Sowol |
| MR | Kim Sowŏl |
Kim Sowol (Korean: 김소월; 1902–1934) was a Korean language poet famous for his contributions to early modern poetry. Throughout his life he wrote his poignant poetry in a style reminiscent of traditional Korean folk songs. The most prized example of this style was "Azaleas (진달래꽃)", the title poem of his sole collection of poetry.