'Where the Song of Life' by People's Poet of Belarus Yanka Kupala

For the first time, the poetry collection 'Where the Song of Life' by Belarusian People's Poet Yanka Kupala has been translated and published in Vietnamese.

The book is published by Dan Tri Publishing House in collaboration with Economic - Financial Publishing House - Photo: T, DIEU

At the book launch in Hanoi on November 2, Belarusian Ambassador to Vietnam Uladzimir Baravikou said that Yanka Kupala's name is famous worldwide , his works have been translated into many languages, one of which is Who is going there?

Yanka Kupala - the beauty of Belarus' soul

Yanka Kupala succeeds in vividly and truthfully portraying the soul and culture of the Belarusian people. In particular, the themes that the poet raises in his works are very close and familiar to the Vietnamese people.

Mr. Phan Ngoc Chinh, Director and Editor-in-Chief of the Economic - Financial Publishing House, said that through each page of Yanka Kupala's poetry, readers are immersed in the beauty of the Belarusian soul - a simple but resilient soul, a passionate love for the Fatherland, people and nature.

His poems are the crystallization of the national spirit, the voice of the heart that transcends all borders of language and time to touch the hearts of readers. Reading his poems, readers see the harmony in their souls, in their desire for freedom and love of life.

Ambassador of the Republic of Belarus to Vietnam Uladzimir Baravikou presents the book of poetry "Where the song of life" to the National Library of Vietnam - Photo: T.DIEU

And the symbol of Belarusian culture

Translator Nguyen Van Chien (one of the two translators of the poetry collection) was impressed by the poet's sincerity and love for the nation.

"Kupala writes about the life of ordinary peasants, their work, their joys and sorrows. He does not hesitate to speak out about injustice and oppression, about the miserable situation of the Belarusian people. T

"He is the voice of Belarus, the voice of suffering and hope," said Mr. Chien.

Kupala's poems also impressed Mr. Chien with their abundance of vivid images, metaphors and comparisons. He knew how to convey the beauty of Belarusian nature. Reading his poems, readers felt like they were in a Belarusian forest, listening to the chirping of birds and the rustling of leaves.

Mr. Chien also admired Kupala's depth of thought and philosophical views on life, urging readers to reflect. "Yanka Kupala is not only a poet, he is also a symbol of Belarusian culture. His works have had a profound influence on the development of Belarusian literature and art," Mr. Chien concluded.

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Source: https://tuoitre.vn/noi-bai-ca-cuoc-doi-cua-nha-tho-nhan-dan-belarus-yanka-kupala-20251103093612927.htm