Seoul, Korea — 2025 The Korean World Literature Association proudly announces the publication of “Pearls of Love” (사랑의 진주), a trilingual poetry collection by internationally acclaimed poet Angela Kosta, translated into Korean and English by Dr. Kang Byeong-Cheol, winner of the Blue Poetry Prize and the World Literature Grand Prize.
Born in Elbasan, Albania, and residing in Italy since 1995, Angela Kosta is an influential literary figure whose work spans continents and cultures. A poet, essayist, translator, editor, and humanist, Kosta has authored 28 books of poetry, fiction, and children’s literature published in Albanian, Italian, English, Turkish, Arabic, and French.
Her writing, filled with empathy and moral depth, bridges nations and reminds readers of the enduring power of compassion and humanity. Through “Pearls of Love”, readers encounter a voice both tender and courageous — a poet who turns personal pain into universal resonance. Her verses advocate for justice, dignity, and peace, reflecting her global mission as an Ambassador of Culture and Peace across countries including Bangladesh, Poland, Morocco, Canada, Algeria, Egypt, Mexico, Romania, and India.
In the words of literary critic Dong Si-Young, “Angela Kosta is a humanist poet who gives voice to the marginalized, offers comfort to the afflicted, and sheds light of hope upon our troubled times.” Translator Dr. Kang Byeong-Cheol, an award-winning scholar and writer, captures the emotional intensity and lyrical precision of Kosta’s verse. His translation, alongside the Korean edition published by Geulnamu Press (글나무), presents a cultural bridge between East and West — a shared language of empathy.
Angela Kosta’s works have earned international recognition, including honors from Colombia, Moldova, Yemen, Algeria, Romania, Mexico, and India, and honorary doctorates from literary institutions worldwide. In 2025, she will receive the Best Asian Poet of the Year Award at the 5th Silk Road International Poetry and Art Festival. Pearls of Love (사랑의 진주) stands as a luminous example of global literature’s power to heal and unite, inviting readers to rediscover what it means to be human in a divided world. Price: 25,000 KRW Publisher: Geulnamu Press (글나무) Languages: Korean – English – Albanian
