Oh Takbeon
Oh Takbeon was a South Korean writer, poet, and critic.
Life
Oh Takbeon was born 3 July 1943, in Jecheon, Chūseinan-dō, Korea, Empire of Japan. He attended Korea University, where he studied Korean literature and worked as a professor in the Department of Korean Education, also at Korea University.Oh died on 15 February 2023, at the age of 79.
Work
The Literature Translation Institute of Korea summarizes Oh's contributions to Korean literature:Oh was known both for fiction and poetry, having won Korean awards in both arenas. He authored several works of criticism concerned with Modern Korean poetry and literary history.
Works in Korean (partial)
Poems- This Resplendent, Silvery Morning
- The Land of Execution
- Snowfall
- Petty Official"
- Gadeung Temple
- The Wedding
- Returning Home
- How to Turn the Key
- The Tomb of Language
- Moon-Welcoming Flower
Awards
Source:- Joongang Literary Award
- Hanguk Munhak Literary Award
- Dongseo Literary Award
- Korean Poets Association Award
- Kim Sakkat Literature Award