A Rainy Night In The City - Hồ Anh Thái, Paul Christiansen

Brand: Hà Nội (Hanoi Publishing House) | Status: Còn hàng

300.000₫

The anthology is a significant cultural bridge, offering international readers insight into Vietnam’s literary evolution and social history. Its inclusion of diverse authors and regions presents a rich, multifaceted perspective of Vietnamese life. Stylistic innovation and experimental narratives make the collection engaging and distinctive. The bilingual format increases global accessibility, while the donation of royalties demonstrates a strong social and ethical commitment. While translation may inevitably lose some linguistic nuances and a single volume cannot capture the full breadth of Vietnamese literature, the anthology is a commendable initiative that promotes Vietnamese culture abroad and supports social causes at home.

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The article introduces a bilingual Vietnamese-English short story anthology titled A Rainy Night in the City, published by Hanoi Publishing House. Edited by Vietnamese writer Hồ Anh Thái and American writer Paul Christiansen, the collection features stories from multiple generations of Vietnamese authors, ranging from pre-1945 writers like Tô Hoài to contemporary voices such as Nguyễn Ngọc Thuần. It includes both male and female authors, portraying life across Vietnam—from Hanoi and the Red River Delta to the Central and Northern Highlands—as well as experiences of Vietnamese living abroad. Themes vary widely, including war, family, labor, memory, love, spirituality, and social issues. Stylistically, the stories employ innovative narrative techniques, sometimes blending fantasy with reality. The anthology is bilingual, aiming to make Vietnamese literature accessible to an international audience. Notably, the editors are donating royalties to support war veterans and victims of unexploded ordnance in Quảng Trị.