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1. Introduction #1
Born in 1932, Nguyen Quang Sang hailed from the fertile lands of An Giang. A man of talent and fervor, Nguyen Quang Sang not only fought in battles but also wielded his pen, serving as the General Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Writers' Association post-reunification. With a heart brimming with love and a sharp pen, Nguyen Quang Sang contributed invaluable works to the country's literary landscape. Among his renowned works are the novels 'Land of Fire,' the short story collection 'Homeland Folks,' and the novel 'The River of Childhood Poems.' Notably, one exceptionally successful work that epitomizes his legacy is the short story 'The Ivory Comb.' 'The Ivory Comb,' penned in 1966 amidst the hardships of the struggle against the American Empire, celebrates the beauty of family bonds and filial love, which amidst the ravages of war, remain ever radiant and indomitable.
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The scars of war have burdened the nation with wounds, shattering countless families and piling up endless sorrows. Yet amidst the somber symphony of war, literature continues to offer the intricate shades, the poignant melodies, and the exquisite spirit of unity, camaraderie, and the sacred bond of family shining amidst the darkness of conflict. Among the finest works depicting familial emotions in wartime is 'The Ivory Comb' by writer Nguyen Quang Sang. Through this short story, the author profoundly portrays the father-daughter bond between Mr. Sau and little Thu, affirming the strength and noble value of family ties in wartime.
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The substance of literature is reality, the lives of people with their various shades of colors seamlessly and intimately woven into literature. In the years of war, stark reality and pain are also portrayed in short stories and novels, eliciting profound emotions in readers. War is the perilous pitfall eagerly waiting to 'devour' humans, the arduous journey of marches, and deprivation. It is the solitary deaths amidst enemy gunfire, the tearful farewells without promise of reunion. And it is also the deeply sacred, radiant familial emotions amidst the sea of war flames. The short story 'The Ivory Comb' by Southern writer Nguyen Quang Sang reflects one of those realities, filled with pain and loss yet soaked with love, steeped in the bond of father and son, profound and enduring. The work, born in 1966, narrates the story of the reunion between father and son Mr. Sau and little Thu after years of separation due to Mr. Sau's revolutionary activities far away. The tender paternal affection is vividly expressed through every written page.
