Yi Sang

Yi Sang (August 20, 1910 - April 17, 1937) is considered one of the most innovative writers in modern Korean literature. Crossing and blurring the boundaries between poetry, fiction and essay, his experiments in literary form and language, as well the psychological complexity of his inquiry into passion, eroticism and the indeterminate nature of self were unprecedented in Korean literary practices of his time. (From Wikipedia)

I tried to find the best English-translated version of his poems, but with much respect, I couldn't. Therefore, I decided to post one of his less-language-oriented poem.

오감도 시제4호

환자의 용태에 관한 문제.

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진단 0 : 1

26.10.1931

이상 책임의사 이 상

(Korean Version)

Crow's-Eye View: Poem No.4

On The Issue of a Patience's Case

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Diagnosis 0 : 1

26.10.1931

Overall Responsible Physician Yi Sang

(Imperfect Englsih Version)