preface

1.
Jeong Ji-yong's life and works

Jeong Ji-yong's life
Jeong Ji-yong's world of works

2.
Reading Jeong Ji-yong's poems with keywords

Dream of the Wind and Waves 1
perfume
Apcheon
Phrase from an old story
Cafe France
having fever
Glass window 1
Lake 2 / Lake surface / Winter / Sea 3
Grandfather / Horse / Wind / Shooting Star
hometown
1 star
Kill the clock
Sea 2
Guseong-dong
Jangsu Mountain 1
Baekrokdam
breakfast
rain
Indongcha
butterfly
tan

Jeong Ji-yong's chronology

Meet the lives and works of Korea's leading modern poets.

"Reading Baek Seok" and "Reading Jeong Ji-yong" are books that unravel the lives, works, and major works of Korea's leading modern poets from the perspective of a field teacher.
Following these two books, the lives and works of renowned poets in modern Korean poetry, including Yun Dong-ju, Kim So-wol, and Kim Su-yeong, will be showcased.
Although interest in poetry has been gradually increasing recently, there is still a tendency to find the works of poets who are major figures in modern poetry or the poems included in textbooks difficult.
This is partly due to a lack of understanding of the times and the lives of poets, and partly because it is difficult to decipher the meaning contained in symbolic and implicit poetic expressions or techniques.


This book was created 'to share a method of reading poetry with those who find poetry difficult, to help them touch their own lives by reading poetry that allows them to feel the philosophy of life, and to recommend reading poetry to everyone in this land who is reflecting on their lives.'
To fully understand poetry, one must first understand the poets' lives, the circumstances of the times, and the world of their works.
So, in this book, we first explain the poet's life and world of works, which serve as the basis for reading and understanding poetry, in an easy-to-understand manner using specific examples of his works.
Next, we selected about 20 representative poems from among the poet's poems and added explanations about the poems in two ways.
First, by providing the core content based on a few keywords essential for reading the work, we helped readers discover the context and appeal of the poem's expression.
Then, I included a review of the poem to give a broader understanding of the overall feeling and meaning.
If you read the keyword analysis and appreciation notes and then appreciate the poem again, you will be able to discover the poem's deep and broad meaning and charm.


Learn how to read poetry and fall in love with its charm.

Anything becomes easier when you know how to do it, and when it becomes easy, you become accustomed to it.
The same goes for reading poetry.
If you learned how to appreciate poetry on your own while learning it in school, you will be able to approach poetry and read it from time to time without difficulty as an adult.
However, in schools, poetry has usually been an object of study and memorization rather than something to be appreciated and enjoyed.
As a result, I became distant from poetry without having the opportunity to meet the poet, to converse with and empathize with the speaker in the work, to discover the value and beauty of poetry, or to reflect on myself.


This book is a guide for those who have first encountered Jeong Ji-yong's poetry to help their juniors more easily encounter Jeong Ji-yong's poetry.
Current Korean language teachers who love poetry talk about their feelings and appreciation for poetry based on its context, expressions, and poetic language.
It is easy to read and relatable, not stiff or difficult, so it not only helps you understand the poem but also makes you want to add your own thoughts.
As you read each one, you will discover the beauty and charm of Jeong Ji-yong's poetry.