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What is 'New Poetry' known for?
New Poetry does not follow any rhyming scheme.
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Who is one of the notable poets associated with New Poetry?
최남선
Modern poetry emerged after the ___________ Movement.
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What type of poems are most common in modern poetry?
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What does modern poetry lack in terms of structure?
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Modern literary criticism focuses on individual creativity.
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What period did modern poetry first appear?
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Study Notes
New Poetry and Modern Poetry in Korea
- Emergence of New Poetry (신체시) in late 19th to early 20th centuries, characterized by experimental forms.
- Notable works include 최남선's "From the Sea to Boys" (해에게서 소년에게, 1908) and "On Flowers" (꽃두고).
- New Poetry marked a departure from traditional styles, aiming for a freer expression akin to Western poetry of the time.
- Utilized structured rhyming schemes rather than free verse, aiming for unity by concluding each line of a stanza with the same syllable.
- Served as a transitional genre from classical forms to modern Korean poetry.
- Emphasized themes of hope and optimism, reflecting the spirit of enlightenment.
"On Flowers" by 최남선
- The poem expresses joy in flowers, symbolizing renewal and connection to spring.
- Contrasts beauty and inner poverty, exploring themes of superficiality versus deeper significance.
- Portrays flowers as vessels of life and hope, capable of saving "millions of trapped lives" beneath harsh conditions.
- Reiterates the idea that true beauty goes beyond outward appearances.
Modern Poetry Development
- Modern poetry in Korea gained prominence between 1915 and 1920, featured in magazines like Light of Scholarship (학지 광, 1914) and Taeseo Literature and Art (태서문예신보).
- Coincided with the Movement for a New Literature following the March 1 Movement (3․1 운동) in 1919.
- Encompassed various forms, primarily lyric poetry, but also narrative and dramatic poems.
- Modern poetry distinguished by lack of standard rhythm, embracing free verse and individual creativity.
- Modern literary criticism shifted focus from genre classification to an appreciation for movements, styles, and individual poets, promoting diversity in poetic expression.
- Difficulty in summarizing all characteristics due to the wide range of experiences and ideas reflected in modern works.
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Explore the transformative movement of New Poetry in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This quiz focuses on key works like Choi Nam-seon's 'From the Sea to Boys' and 'On Flowers', highlighting their break from traditional styles. Test your knowledge on the characteristics and influences of this experimental poetic form.
