Reprinting 8 books to celebrate the 100th anniversary of writer Doan Gioi's birth

(PLVN) - On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the birth of writer Doan Gioi (May 17, 1925 - May 17, 2025), Kim Dong Publishing House introduces a special book series including 8 typical works and a series of meaningful activities to spread the literary, cultural and historical values ​​from the works of the great writer deeply attached to the South.

Born in 1925 in My Tho, Doan Gioi is one of the pioneer writers who reflects truthfully, emotionally and poetically on the nature, people and history of the South. Through his works, Doan Gioi contributes to Vietnamese literature a unique voice: simple yet profound, full of memoirs but also full of talent.

Throughout his career, Doan Gioi has always had a strong love for the Southern region, expressed in every page he writes. He takes readers to the mangrove forests, swamps, the Mekong River, to listen to the wild calls of animals and the lives of the heroic Southern people during the war as well as in daily life.

The eight works reprinted this time are the most outstanding works that have contributed to shaping Doan Gioi's literary style. They are: Southern Forest Land, The Search for the Armory, The Old Sailor on the Exiled Island, Rhinoceros in the Green Forest, Strange Stories About Fish, Rustling Night Forest, Grouper, Sunflowers.

The 8 works republished this time are the most outstanding works that have contributed to shaping Doan Gioi's literary style. (Photo: PV)

The book series is not only a gift of gratitude to writer Doan Gioi but also an invitation for readers to explore the endless beauty of the Southern land through the pen of the poet of nature - writer Doan Gioi.

In order to spread the literary, cultural and historical values ​​in Doan Gioi's works to a wide range of readers, especially the young generation, Kim Dong Publishing House organized a series of meaningful activities to honor his life and career in Hanoi . Accordingly, the interactive book reading session "The Beauty of the Southern Forest Land", an exchange with writer Lu Mai and sharing of feelings from young readers.

Interactive book reading session "The Beauty of Southern Forest Land" (Photo: PV)

In Ho Chi Minh City, the program “Visiting the hometown of writer Doan Gioi” was held at Doan Gioi Secondary School, Tien Giang province - his hometown, with the exchange and book donation part attended by writer Thuy Nguyen. Through the activities of remembrance and honor, Doan Gioi once again appeared in the hearts of readers with his love for nature, people and culture of the South - where he devoted his entire writing life.

A series of meaningful activities to spread the literary, cultural and historical values ​​from Doan Gioi's works (Photo: PV)

Ms. Vu Thi Quynh Lien, Deputy Director and Editor-in-Chief of Kim Dong Publishing House, said: “Dat rung phuong nam is one of the first works published by Kim Dong Publishing House in the first year of its establishment, in 1957. The 100th anniversary of the birth of writer Doan Gioi is an occasion to honor a great author, and also an opportunity for us to re-read and spread the literary value of Doan Gioi to young readers today.”

Bao Chau

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