Danna R. Messer

Nine Peaks

Arts & Literature

“Sung-Il Lee's enthusiasm for translating important Korean poetry into English highlights his dedication to making such literary works more widely available to the international community. Nine Peaks is another remarkable foray, with Lee delving into the poems by Rhee Sukho, whom the translator respects as a poet and scholar.”

White Village

Arts & Literature

“Sung-Il Lee is renowned for providing engaging and accurate translations of important works in Korean literature to English audiences. His translations have opened the door to a better understanding of how Korean compositions have evolved in the vernacular, spotlighting the beauty and tradition of the Korean language. With White Village, Lee’s personal journey and determination to honor his grandfather’s art as a poet and place his poems directly within the ceremonial tradition of meaningful translations offers readers yet another rich and sumptuous experience sure to delight.”