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Prompt: Nguyen Tuan's artistic style through the symbolism of the Da River
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Nguyen Tuan, a renowned author in modern Vietnamese literature, embodies the concept of a literary knight, advocating for individual style and breakthrough creativity rather than adhering to old conventions. He writes with a refined, graceful, and insightful pen, focusing not on form but on the essence, the 'golden essence' of things and events. His persona is a fusion of heart and talent, deeply rooted in a profound love for homeland and nation. 'The Boatman of the Da River' stands as one of Nguyen Tuan's most exemplary works, portraying his artistic style through the symbolism of the Da River in a relatively comprehensive manner.
Professor Nguyen Dang Manh remarks, 'Nguyen Tuan - a writer always in pursuit of fresh, intense emotions...' Indeed, Tuan believes that artistic labor requires extreme dedication and seriousness, even 'misery,' to produce valuable works. His challenging journey to the Northwest demonstrates Nguyen Tuan's thirst for exploration, unveiling the majestic and wild beauty of the Da River. Through his skillful pen, the Da River emerges as both grandiose and romantic, reflecting the profound yet dreamy passion of Nguyen Tuan.
Nguyen Tuan's artistic style is primarily manifested in his fervent fascination with the unique aspects of life, nature, and the beauty of existence. In 'The Boatman of the Da River,' this heightened enthusiasm is evident in his discovery and special affection for the river's unique flow. Instead of directly describing it, he skillfully borrows the words of poet Nguyen Quang Bich to praise its distinctiveness. Nguyen Tuan's unique perspective also captures the river's changing colors uniquely, reflecting his keen eyes and creative interpretation of beauty.
In terms of aesthetic perspective, Nguyen Tuan's literary works consistently explore and exploit the beauty of life and nature. This is evident in his portrayal of a skilled boatman, reminiscent of a talented artist, while the Da River emerges with all its inherent romantic, majestic, and pristine beauty. This artistic style of Nguyen Tuan is most vividly expressed through the imagery of the Da River. From an aerial view, he immediately perceives the river's beauty, likening it to a tender tress amidst clouds in the Northwestern sky, blooming with flowers in February, and enveloped in the smoke of the Mèo mountains' spring burning. The entire Northwest mountains resemble the lush green hair of a vibrant maiden, adorned with delicate flowers. Nguyen Tuan's skilled pen brings forth the river's truly feminine, delightful, and captivating beauty. Additionally, Nguyen Tuan discovers the unique beauty of the Da River through its changing water colors, a viewpoint previously mentioned, demonstrating a unique aesthetic perspective, accurately capturing and creatively interpreting the author's beauty. Nguyen Tuan's aesthetic perception is further evident when the author ventures into the forest and encounters the Da River, a moment filled with joy akin to reuniting with an old friend, a warm and trustworthy delight. In that joy, the author also discovers the ancient and innocent beauty of the river, illuminated by a patch of sunlight reminiscent of Duong Chau's Tang Dynasty poetry, from the river's surface. Furthermore, the author's aesthetic perspective is reflected in his perception of a tranquil stretch of the Da River downstream, a natural beauty that is romantic, poetic, and serene. 'My boat drifts past a cornfield sprouting tender cornstalks at the beginning of the season. Utterly tranquil, not a soul in sight. The grass on the hillsides is budding with dew-covered ears of corn. A herd of deer bows their heads, nibbling on the dew-soaked grass. The riverbank is as wild as a prehistoric shore. The riverbank is as innocent as an ancient fairytale.' Amidst such pristine and dreamlike beauty, the author uses a line from Tản Đà's poetry to liken the Da River to 'a lover yet to be acquainted', 'So many scenes, so many emotions.'
