About “Chinh phụ ngâm”
The Chinh phụ ngâm is a poem written in Classical Chinese by the Vietnamese author Đặng Trần Côn, who lived from 1710 to 1745. It is also known as the Chinh phụ ngâm khúc, with the suffix "-khúc" indicating that it was intended to be performed as a musical piece. The title translates to "Lament of a Soldier's Wife," reflecting its theme of sorrow and separation. The work combines literary and musical elements, distinguishing it from purely written poetry. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
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