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Overview: It's always been the same:good fortune seldom came the wayof those endowed, they say,with genius and a dainty face.What tragedies take placewithin each circling space of years!'Rich in good looks' appearsto mean poor luck and tears of woe;which may sound strange, I know,but is not really so, I swear,since Heaven everywhereseems jealous of the fair of face.The tale of Kieu, a beautiful and talented young girl, was written in verse in Vietnamese by Nguyen Du, who lived in Vietnam from 1765 to 1870. Although the story is set in China, it was the greatest work of literature until then to be written in the Vietnamese language, and many would say it is still unrivalled.It tells the story of a beautiful and talented girl, who falls in love with Kim, a handsome student, and they become engaged. But while Kim is away, Kieu's father is arrested on a false charge, and Kieu follows the Confucian teaching that duty to one's parents overrides all other duties, and gives herself to be sold as a bride to a stranger. The ups and downs of her life after that include being sold two more times as a bride and twice as a prostitute, captured as a slave, and married to a soldier who becomes Emperor of South China. She serves two periods as a Buddhist nun, and finally attempts to commit suicide. Eventually she and Kim - who has now become a mandarin - are reunited, and live together in peace and calm.Michael Counsell is an Anglican priest, and was living in what was then called Saigon from 1968 for more than three years. He read the tale of Kieu, and was deeply moved by the human drama and the descriptions of nature. It seemed to symbolise the suffering which the Vietnamese people, and especially Vietnamese women, endured during the twentieth century. Among the many misunderstandings of the Vietnamese people by the English-speaking world in our days, he says, we must include the failure to understand that they are a nation of poets and heirs to a great culture. So to make this story more widely known, he learnt Vietnamese and spent the next 25 years translating it. This was probably the first and may still be the only translation made by a native speaker of English directly from the Vietnamese into English verse using the same scansion and rhyme-scheme as the original.This translation was published in Hanoi in 1994 in a bilingual edition, and again in 2011 with beautiful illustrations, both by the Thé Gioi Publishers. But for various reasons it has proved difficult to buy these editions outside Vietnam, so in order that many more people should be able to enjoy it, the English text only is published on Kindle.Michael Counsell was born in 1935, and is now retired and living in Birmingham in England. His dream is that eventually, like Edward Fitzgerald's translation of The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam, his translation of Kieu may prove as popular among English-speakers as with those who can read the original.Janet Marshall writes:Kieu is not a love story in the romantic, light-hearted sense. But it expresses not only the profound and lasting love between Kieu and Kim, but also their patience and endurance through years of cruel, undeserved trials. Yet even through the darkest parts of the poem, the reader has hope of the triumph of goodness over evil, and that Kuan-Yin will eventually bring about a happy ending. All the characters are delicately drawn, and bring a Far Eastern culture, with its modes and manners, vividly to life.So many stories from far-away lands lose much of their fascination and genuine warmth and believability in translation. It is not so in this instance.

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Daniel Wilson
Daniel Wilson March 09, 2025
Absolutely brilliant. The pacing was impeccable and the characters felt incredibly authentic. I was completely immersed. A true literary gem.
James  Davis
James Davis October 22, 2024
I was completely blown away. The pacing was impeccable and the characters felt incredibly authentic. I was completely immersed. I am now a lifelong fan of this author.
Eric Smith
Eric Smith July 26, 2025
Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. I am now a lifelong fan of this author.
Richard Roberts
Richard Roberts December 29, 2025
Exceeded all my expectations. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. Worth every moment spent reading.
Steven Lewis
Steven Lewis October 26, 2024
Took a moment to build, but the payoff was spectacular. The protagonist was compelling, though some subplots felt slightly overshadowed. I would highly recommend this to discerning readers.
Christopher Young
Christopher Young November 06, 2025
Exceeded all my expectations. The author orchestrated a breathtaking finale. Truly a work of art. A true literary gem.
Joseph Collins
Joseph Collins March 03, 2024
Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. I will undoubtedly revisit this masterpiece.
Nancy Mitchell
Nancy Mitchell February 18, 2024
I thoroughly enjoyed the elegance of it. It held my rapt attention, even when certain twists were telegraphed. Quite impressive overall.
Mary Garcia
Mary Garcia February 03, 2024
Masterpiece from start to finish. The pacing was impeccable and the characters felt incredibly authentic. I was completely immersed. I am now a lifelong fan of this author.
Linda Green
Linda Green March 15, 2024
Absolutely brilliant. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. An effortless 5 stars.
Eric Martinez
Eric Martinez June 14, 2024
Took a moment to build, but the payoff was spectacular. The protagonist was compelling, though some subplots felt slightly overshadowed. A wonderful companion for a quiet weekend.
Deborah Moore
Deborah Moore January 05, 2025
Such a rich narrative. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. A true literary gem.
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