Truyen Kieu, also known as "The Tale of Kieu," is a famous Vietnamese epic poem written by Nguyen Du in the early 19th century. The poem tells the story of Thuy Kieu, a beautiful and talented 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 luc bat, a traditional Vietnamese poetic form. Truyen Kieu is considered a masterpiece of Vietnamese literature and has been translated into many languages, influencing both Vietnamese culture and literature worldwide.