The collection spans a total of 462 pages, showcasing his most celebrated stories, such as “Tuong ve huu” (Retired Army General), “Nhung ngon gio Hua Tat” (Winds in Hua Tat village), “Muoi Cua Rung” (Salt From the Forest), and “Khong co vua” (No King).
Each of the pieces was translated by Kim Joo Young under the auspices of the Daesan Foundation in the Republic of Korea.
Nguyen Huy Thiep (1950-2021), hailing from the northern province of Thai Nguyen, was renowned as one of Vietnam’s most talented short story writers since 1975.
Throughout his 50-year career, renowned author Thiep wrote a total of 50 short stories, 10 scripts, four novels, and numerous pieces of literary criticism. His works have since been translated into multiple languages, including French, English, German, Italian, and Dutch.
He was awarded the French Literature and Arts Medal in 2007 and the Premio Nonino prize by Italian authorities in 2008.
Vietnam Writers’ Association honours outstanding members
NDO – The 2019 Vietnam Literature Awards were presented to eight outstanding winners at a ceremony held by the Vietnam Writers’ Association in Hanoi on January 14.
Czech-Vietnamese encyclopaedia wins Dictionary of the Year award
NDO/VNA – The six-volume Czech-Vietnamese encyclopaedia has won the “Dictionary of the Year 2020” award of the Union of Interpreters and Translators (JTP).
Nguyen Canh Binh – CEO of Alpha Books
Nguyen Canh Binh is Chairman & CEO of Alpha Books – a famous joint-stock company which has its strength in publishing books about business administration in Vietnam. He is also a famed translator and speaker about books concerning the world’s leading business brains.
Publisher releases bilingual picture book
A new bilingual picture book that was recently released should appeal to both Vietnamese and expat children.
Exhibition on ‘The Tale of Kieu’ held in Paris
NDO – An exhibition titled ‘The Tale of Kieu and its translations’ was opened in Paris on September 12 as part of the activities to mark the great poet Nguyen Du’s 255th birth anniversary and commemorate his 200th death anniversary.
