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The Tale of Kieu

A Bilingual Edition of Nguyen Du's Truyen Kieu
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The Tale of Kieu is a seminal nineteenth-century Vietnamese narrative poem, celebrated as the pinnacle of Vietnamese literature. It tells the poignant story of Kieu, whose life is marked by sacrifice, love, and hardship. The poem is steeped in cultural references, drawing from a Chinese novel and enriched with Vietnamese proverbs and folk sayings, offering a vivid portrait of Vietnam’s literary and cultural heritage.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This work is ideal for readers interested in Vietnamese culture, classical poetry, and Asian literature, as well as scholars seeking a nuanced understanding of Vietnam's historical and cultural identity.

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Since its publication in the early nineteenth century, this long narrative poem has stood unchallenged as the supreme masterpiece of Vietnamese literature. The Tale of Kieu is a work of art that continues to captivate readers with its beauty and complexity.

Thông's new and absorbingly readable translation (on pages facing the Vietnamese text) is illuminated by notes that provide comparative passages from the Chinese novel on which the poem was based. These notes include details on Chinese allusions, as well as literal translations with background information explaining Vietnamese proverbs and folk sayings.

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Critics praise The Tale of Kieu for its faithful translation and cultural depth. Nguyen Dinh-Hoa highlights its contribution to understanding Vietnam's people and history. Truong Buu Lam commends the translator’s mastery of the language. Tran Van Dinh calls it "Near perfect" and essential reading for insight into the Vietnamese spirit. K. W. Taylor notes the detailed notes that enhance appreciation of the poem’s literary imagery and expression.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780300040517

Publisher: Yale University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 September 1987

Country: United States

Imprint: Yale University Press

Contributors:

  • Translated by Huynh Sanh Thong

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 286g

Pages: 216

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