{"title":"Nguyen Du","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection featuring the esteemed Vietnamese poet and author, \u003cem\u003eNguyen Du\u003c\/em\u003e. Renowned as one of the most significant figures in Vietnamese literature, Nguyen Du's works have transcended time, offering rich insights into the cultural and social fabric of Vietnam. His most celebrated work, \u003cem\u003eThe Song of Kieu\u003c\/em\u003e, is a masterful epic poem that has captivated readers globally with its lyrical beauty and profound storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Song of Kieu\u003c\/em\u003e exemplifies Nguyen Du's poetic genius, blending folklore, romance, and tragedy in a narrative that explores themes of fate, morality, and loyalty. This enduring classic not only highlights the intricacies of human emotions but also provides a vivid depiction of Vietnamese society during the author's time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur Nguyen Du collection is perfect for enthusiasts of \u003cstrong\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering a unique glimpse into Vietnam's rich literary heritage through one of its most beloved authors. Whether you're rediscovering Nguyen Du's works or exploring them for the first time, this collection promises a captivating journey into Vietnamese culture and literature.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-song-of-kieu-by-nguyen-du-9780241360668","title":"The Song of Kieu","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe greatest classic of Vietnamese literature in a stunning new verse translation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"This manuscript is ancient, priceless, bamboo-rolled, perfumed with musty spices. Sit comfortably by this good light, that you may learn the hard-won lesson that these characters contain.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Song of Kieu\u003c\/em\u003e is the greatest classic of Vietnamese literature. It tells the story of the beautiful Vuong Thoy Kieu, who agrees to a financially profitable marriage in order to save her family from ruinous debts, but is tricked into working in a brothel. Her tragic career involves jealous wives, slavery, war, and poverty, and she becomes a nun twice. There are high points, such as when she teams up with a muscle-bound, tender-hearted rebel hero who makes her his queen and summons all her wrongdoers to account, but the ending is bittersweet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'To the Vietnamese people themselves, it is much more than just a glorious heirloom from their literary past,' says Professor Alexander Woodside of the University of British Columbia. 'It has become a kind of continuing emotional laboratory in which all the great and timeless issues of personal morality and political obligation are tested and resolved.'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'For elegance and sheer readability I doubt if it could be equalled. English readers already familiar with \u003cem\u003eKieu\u003c\/em\u003e will be delighted by its musicality. And those who have not previously encountered \u003cem\u003eKieu\u003c\/em\u003e will wonder how such a masterpiece could so long have eluded them.' John Keay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46517654782188,"sku":"9780241360668","price":27.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/25406013482273.jpg?v=1748944063"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/nguyen-du.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}