Several ways to open the excerpt of the Spring Scene (from The Tale of Kieu) by Nguyen Du
1. Opening number 1
2. Opening number 2
3. Opening number 3
4. Opening number 4
Opening the excerpt of the Spring Scene
1. Opening number 1:
Nguyen Du is not only a great poet in Vietnamese literature but also a renowned author in the world literary arena. His name is closely associated with many remarkable works, notably the masterpiece 'The Tale of Kieu.' The beauty of language, artistic value, and the profound humanistic message conveyed in 'The New Cry of the Reed' have left a lasting imprint on the collective consciousness of readers across generations, evoking empathy and compassion for the tragic fate of the female protagonist. Before embarking on fifteen years of hardship, Kieu once had a life of 'Tranquil and gentle, curtains softly draped.' 'Scenes of Spring' is one of the excerpts describing the warm and happy life of Thuy Kieu through the artistic space of the Qingming Festival.
2. Opening number 2:
“Last night in Nghi Xuan district,
Lost in remembrance of Cụ, fond for the soul of Kiều.
Oh, heart, tenderly yearning and loving,
Amidst the clear stream, floating water lily leaves sway”
(Excerpt from “To Cụ Nguyễn Du”, Tố Hữu)
The verses above express the deep admiration and respect of the poet Tố Hữu for the great poet Nguyễn Du - the one who brought to Vietnamese literature the 'mirror of injustice,' representing the unfortunate fate of women under the inhumane feudal system. From a talented and complete young woman living peacefully in the realm of beauty, Thúy Kiều becomes a victim to the all-powerful force of money. Following her wandering footsteps, listening to her 'heavenly destiny,' readers feel even more regretful for the happy and beautiful days of Kiều. The excerpt from “Scenes of Spring” is one of the paintings depicting Thúy Kiều's life before falling into the wandering and tumultuous 'episode.'
3. Opening number 3:
Spring scene is one of the remarkable excerpts from the masterpiece 'The Tale of Kieu' by Nguyen Du. Alongside the opening passage of the Spring scene, you can also explore some other relevant opening passages related to this work: Opening passage of the Thuy Kieu Sisters; Opening passage of Ma Giam Sinh buying Kieu; Opening passage of Kieu at Ngung Bich Pavilion;... compiled by us in the 9th-grade literature document, make sure to give it a read.
