Pi Chun-deuk

Who is Pi Chun-deuk?

Pi Chun-deuk was a Korean poet, essayist, and English literature scholar. His main works are essays. His major works are A Piece of Silver Coin and Affinity.

He was born in Seoul. He majored in English Literature at Hujiang University in Shanghai. He was a professor at Seoul National University from 1946 - 1974 and taught many students.

In 1954, he studied English Literature at Harvard University by invitation of the United States Department of State. He started his literary pursuits in 1930, publishing the poem "Seojungsogok" in magazine Sindonga. His first collection of poems Lyrical Poetical Works was well-received as a simple and beautiful poem describing nature and the heart.

He depicted ordinary subjects in a simple and delicate way which could be enjoyed by many people regardless of age or gender. The main works Affinity, Essay, Flute Player can be found in Korean textbooks as part of a regular school curriculum. Though a famous writer, he was known as a plain, free and easy person. He lived among books in a small apartment.