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Spencer Lee-Lenfield

Spencer Lee-Lenfield translates from Korean to English. Lee-Lenfield’s prior work has appeared in journals including New England Review, Colorado Review, Guernica, The Dial, and the Asian American Writers’ Workshop’s The Margins.

Poetry

Fall 2024

Guest

By Shin Hae-uk, translated by Spencer Lee-Lenfield

The Kenyon Review · “Guest” by Shin Hae-uk translated and read by Spencer Lee-Lenfield Monday’s already on its way. By Tuesday, my room will lose its human smell,and though I’m […]

Poetry

Fall 2024

Scarf

By Shin Hae-uk, translated by Spencer Lee-Lenfield

The Kenyon Review · “Scarf” by Shin Hae-uk translated and read by Spencer Lee-Lenfield It smelled awful in my head.My stuffed nose made fresh air scarce, and I couldn’t tell […]