Unit 1. Life stories. Lesson 8. Looking back and project

1
Welcome
to our class
3
- Pen name: To Nhu.
- Hometown: Tien Dien Village, Nghi Xuan District, Ha Tinh Province.
- Born in Thang Long.
4
I. Life
Nguyen Du’s home village
5
- Born in a wealthy family. His father was Nguyen Nghiem – a former prime minister under the Le Dynasty. His mother was the 3rd wife of his father, noted for her ability at singing and composing poetry.
- The family has a tradition of mandarins and literary works
I. Life
7
Nguyen Du`s house

- At the age of 19, he passed the provincial examination and received the title “tu tai”. He was appointed to the position of a military advisor in the Trinh’s army.
I. Life
Nguyen Du’s memorial house
10
Nguyen Du’s worship house
Van chieu hon
II. Career
Travels to
the North
II. Career
The tales of Kieu
II. Career
The tales of Kieu has been published in various languages
In 2013, Nguyen Du was recognized as a World Cultural Celebrity
Question 1: Born – passed year of Nguyen Du is:

a. 1765 – 1822
b. 1764 – 1820
c. 1765 – 1820
d. 1765 – 1821
Question 2: Which dynasty benefited most from Nguyen Du’s career?

a. Tran
b. Tay Son
c. Le – Trinh
d. Nguyen
Question 3: Which of the following names is Nguyen Du’s pen names?

a. Thanh Hien
b. To Nhu
c. Bach Van
d. Uc Trai
T hank you for
listening