Mountain River

Discover the profound impact of poetry on Vietnamese national identity in Mountain River, a captivating bilingual collection published by the University of Massachusetts Press in 1998. Spanning 304 pages, this anthology features powerful poems that reflect the significance of war in shaping the Vietnamese experience over the past five decades, starting from the era of Ho Chi Minh in the 1940s. Each verse serves as a testament to the resilience and spirit of the Vietnamese people, making this collection an essential read for anyone interested in the intersection of literature and history. Immerse yourself in the eloquent expressions of struggle and hope that define a nation’s journey.