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Spring Ballad: title, poetic form, content, artistic expression, structure, outline
Expressive Techniques of Spring Ballad
I. Author:
- Born on April 15, 1943, in the quaint village of Uu Diem, Phong Hoa commune, Phong Dien district, Thua Thien Hue province, Nguyen Khoa Diem was nurtured in a family steeped in literary tradition, with generations serving under the Nguyen dynasty. His fondness for literature was ingrained in his soul from a young age.
- Nguyen Khoa Diem's poetic spirit bears the imprint of a patriotic poet. He often found inspiration in his homeland, its people, and the indomitable spirit of revolutionary soldiers. During the resistance against the Americans, he focused on portraying the beauty of the Vietnamese people and the image of brave and steadfast soldiers.
- Some notable works include 'Suburban Land' (1972), 'Thirsty Roads of Aspiration' (1972), but he is best known for his poem 'The Country.
II. The Spring Folk Poetry:
The genre of spring folk poetry
III. Outline of the Spring Folk Poetry:
1. Depiction of Soldiers Heading to Battle:
- Arrival of Soldiers:
+ 'Venturing into the Verdant Mountains': Soldiers leave their homeland to defend the country, marching through mountains and forests.
+ 'Years of Blood and Fire': The arduous years of resistance against the Americans.
- Young Soldiers:
+ 'Never Been in Love/ Never Drank Coffee': Limited life experiences.
+ 'Still Enthralled by Kite Flying': Innocent, youthful, with many aspirations and dreams yet to be realized.
