Truyện Kiều
"Truyện Kiều" is a famous Vietnamese epic poem written by the poet Nguyễn Du in the early 19th century. The poem tells the tragic story of Thúy Kiều, a beautiful young woman who sacrifices her happiness for her family. It explores themes of love, fate, and the struggles of women in a patriarchal society.
The narrative is composed of 3,254 verses and is written in lục bát, a traditional Vietnamese verse form. "Truyện Kiều" is considered a masterpiece of Vietnamese literature and has been translated into many languages, influencing both literature and culture in Vietnam and beyond.