The novel delves into the life of the renowned poet, known as To Nhu (1766-1820), during his time in the northern province of Thai Binh where he resided for a decade.
Vo Ba Cuong, a renowned novelist born in Thai Binh in 1940, has been honored with numerous prestigious literary awards. His latest work showcases his formidable storytelling skills, even in his advanced age, providing readers with a captivating insight into the life of the esteemed poet Nguyen Du and his immense contributions to Vietnamese literature.
Nguyen Du, distinguished as a globally acclaimed figure by UNESCO during its 37th General Assembly in Paris in 2013, is celebrated for his literary masterpiece, “Truyen Kieu” (The Tale of Kieu). Translated into over 20 languages, this timeless classic is revered for its artistic originality, intellectual independence, and embodiment of Vietnamese culture.
Poetic masterpiece ‘Tale of Kieu’ will be adapted into a musical theatre production by French artists
Vietnam’s 18th century poetic masterpiece ‘Tale of Kieu’ by celebrated poet Nguyen Du will be adapted into a musical theatre production for the first time by French artists at a performance to be held in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi this September. Nhandan Online reports.
Visiting the Hometown of Great Poet Nguyen Du
The special national relic site to commemorate Nguyen Du is currently a favourite destination for visitors as it is the hometown of the celebrated poet who wrote the masterpiece “Truyen Kieu” (the Tale of Kieu). Preceding the 250th anniversary of his birthday (1765-2015), we paid a visit to the Nguyen Du Memorial, a place of great humanitarian, educational and scientific values.
French artists to adapt Vietnam’s masterpiece ‘Tale of Kieu’ into musical theatre
NDO – Vietnam’s 18th century poetic masterpiece ‘Tale of Kieu’ by celebrated poet Nguyen Du will be adapted into a musical theatre production for the first time by French artists at a performance to be held in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi this September.
Vietnamese, French performers join hands to bring “Kieu Story” to opera
Masterpiece “Kieu Story” by renowned poet Nguyen Du has been brought to the new genre of opera under the name of “Kim Van Kieu” by Vietnamese and French performers.
Great poet Nguyen Du’s death anniversary to be commemorated in France
Vietnam’s Permanent Mission to the UNESCO in collaboration with the central province of Ha Tinh will organise a ceremony to commemorate the 200th death anniversary of great poet Nguyen Du at the UNESCO’s headquarters in Paris in March.
