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Scale and Stairs by Heeduck Ra

#AlisaReadstheWorld: South Korea

This collection of poetry is closely tied to the seasons, noticing the tiny changes in nature that signal changes in time or space. I like poetry about nature because it is a kind of escape out of my city-dwelling life. It makes me want to run to the mountains.

The translation doesn't feel clunky, and there are a few helpful notes about Korean mythology when referenced in a poem.