"Drawing" Uncle Ho's portrait in literary language

In particular, the author used literary language flexibly and subtly to make the characters appear vivid, imbued with "life" and rich in inner meaning.

This novel does not aim to embellish or mythologize but goes straight to the core value of recreating the first journey - from Kim Lien to Nha Rong port - where Nguyen Tat Thanh's youth appears in a genuine beauty, full of inner strength and contemplation. President Ho Chi Minh in the work is a flesh-and-blood man: Many concerns, many aspirations, many big questions about the fate of the country. But it is also from there that the revolutionary ideal is formed, not through dogmatic lectures but from life experiences, from the collision between reality and ambition.

As a person who has held many important positions in the Party and State system, and is also a playwright with rich creative experience, Nguyen The Ky does not choose a dry way of telling stories. He combines historical materials with folk sounds so that each page of poetry is both narrative and resonates like a melody of the homeland. From the lullaby of the mother, the sound of the chickens at noon in Nghe An to the sound of Saigon waves, all intertwine to lead readers into the inner world of a young man who is preparing to embark on a journey without a return ticket - the journey to find a way to save the country.

“Nuoc son van loi” is not only to read but also to feel and to contemplate. It is the call of the times echoing from the past, an invitation for each person today to reflect on their ideals in life amidst countless changes. In that space, the image of Uncle Ho appears not only as a great man but also as a familiar, close person - a young man with a national spirit, with a strong belief in an autonomous, fair, and civilized future.

The work also shows the writer's passion for writing as a way to serve history. The fact that Nguyen The Ky - a fellow Nghe An native, who was once the Secretary of the Nam Dan District Party Committee ( Nghe An ) - chose the novel form to write about Uncle Ho's journey to save the country is a cultural and responsible choice. There is no embellishment or slogans, but a desire to revive the spirit of the times: Dedication, steadfastness, humanity and innovation.

Writing about President Ho Chi Minh is always a big challenge for any writer. However, the author does not want to build a mythical portrait of Uncle Ho, but he wants to recreate the image of a familiar, close person full of inner strength. He confided that when he started writing "Nuoc non van dam", he not only raised questions about the ideal life of a young man looking for a way to save the country, but also wanted to ask himself about the values ​​of life in our time. History is not just dry pages of books, but a vivid lesson, always needing to be renewed so that we can continue to draw lessons for today. Therefore, on the occasion of the 135th anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh's birthday, re-reading "Nuoc non van dam" is not only an act of gratitude but also a sober reminder of the ideal life. In today's turbulent times, that journey continues to illuminate the nation's path forward with the light from the heart, from the intellect, from the tireless dedication of a great man who devoted his whole life to the country and the people.

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