The Song of Kieu: A New Lament by Du Nguyen

The Song of Kieu: A New Lament

Du Nguyen with Timothy Allen (Translator)

240 pages missing pub info (editions)

fiction classics poetry emotional reflective sad medium-paced

Description

An essential book for anyone invested, not only in Vietnamese literature, but the historic power of the national epic...and its perennial place in our species' efforts toward self-knowledge. Tim Allen's new translation offers clean fluidity while ...

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Moods

adventurous 100%
reflective 100%
emotional 50%
sad 50%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

4.37

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