By lamplight turn these scented leaves and read a tale of love recorded in old books. - Nguyễn Du

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By lamplight turn these scented leaves and read
a tale of love recorded in old books.

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About Nguyễn Du

Nguyễn Du (阮攸; 3 January 1766 – 16 September 1820), pen names Tố Như (素如) and Thanh Hiên (清軒), is a celebrated Vietnamese poet who wrote in chữ nôm, the ancient writing script of Vietnam. He is most known for writing the epic poem The Tale of Kiều.

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As you must weigh and choose between your love
and filial duty, which will turn the scale?
She put aside all vows of love and troth—
a child first pays the debts of birth and care.
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