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The Tale of Kieu
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The Tale of Kiều is an epic poem in Vietnamese written by Nguyễn Du, well known in Vietnamese literature. The original title in Vietnamese is Đoạn Trường Tân Thanh, but it is better known as Truyện Ki
A 1932 copy of Kim Vân Kiều tân truyện published in Hanoi, is better known as Truyện Kiều (Tale of Kiều).
A 1932 copy of Kim Vân Kiều tân truyện published in Hanoi, is better known as Truyện Kiều (Tale of Kiều).
Illustration of Thúy Kiều meeting Kim Trọng (19th century painting)
Illustration of Thúy Kiều meeting Kim Trọng (19th century painting)
Painting depicting scenes of Thúy Kiều and Thúy Vân in Tết Thanh Minh (Qingming Festival)
Painting depicting scenes of Thúy Kiều and Thúy Vân in Tết Thanh Minh (Qingming Festival)
A painting depicting a scene from The Tale of Kieu at the Independence Palace
A painting depicting a scene from The Tale of Kieu at the Independence Palace
Nguyễn dynasty
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The Nguyễn dynasty was the last Vietnamese dynasty, preceded by the Nguyễn lords and ruling unified Vietnam independently from 1802 until the start of the French protectorate in 1883. Its emperors wer
The Tale of Kieu
…prostitution. While modern interpretations vary, some post-colonial writers have interpreted it as a critical, allegorical reflection on the rise of the Nguyễn dynasty. The work is famous for its humane meaning and was translated into 20 languages, such as English, French, Japanese, and Korean…
The cover of Tân Dân Tử's (1875–1955) 1930 book, Gia Long tẩu quốc, depicted the exile of Nguyễn Ánh.
The cover of Tân Dân Tử's (1875–1955) 1930 book, Gia Long tẩu quốc, depicted the exile of Nguyễn Ánh.
Nguyễn Ánh (sitting, 2nd row) in audience with King Rama I in Phra Thinang Amarin Winitchai throne hall, Bangkok, 1782.
Nguyễn Ánh (sitting, 2nd row) in audience with King Rama I in Phra Thinang Amarin Winitchai throne hall, Bangkok, 1782.
Signatures on the 1787 Treaty of Versailles
Signatures on the 1787 Treaty of Versailles
Pigneau de Behaine, the French priest who recruited armies for Nguyễn Ánh during Ánh's war against the Tây Sơn
Pigneau de Behaine, the French priest who recruited armies for Nguyễn Ánh during Ánh's war against the Tây Sơn