Unit 1 Life stories Lesson 8 project

Welcome
to our class
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NGUYEN DU
Life
Career

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- Pen name: To Nhu.
- Hometown: Tien Dien Village, Nghi Xuan
District, Ha Tinh Province.

I. Life

- Born in Thang Long.

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Nguyen Du’s home village

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- Born in a wealthy family. His father was Nguyen
Nghiem – a former prime minister under the Le

Dynasty. His mother was the 3rd wife of his father,

I. Life

noted for her ability at singing and composing
poetry.
- The family has a tradition of mandarins and
literary works


Nguyen Du's house

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- At the age of 19, he passed the provincial
examination and received the title “tu tai”. He
was appointed to the position of a military
advisor in the Trinh’s army.

I. Life


Nguyen Du’s memorial house


Nguyen Du’s worship house

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II. Career

Van chieu hon


Travels to
the North

II. Career


II. Career

The tales of Kieu


The tales of Kieu has been published in various languages


In 2013, Nguyen Du was recognized as a
World Cultural Celebrity



Question 1: Born – passed
year of Nguyen Du is:
a. 1765 – 1822
b. 1764 – 1820
c. 1765 – 1820

d. 1765 – 1821


Question 2: Which dynasty
benefited most from Nguyen
Du’s career?
a. Tran
b. Tay Son
c. Le – Trinh
d. Nguyen


Question 3: Which of the
following names is Nguyen
Du’s pen names?
a. Thanh Hien
b. To Nhu
c. Bach Van
d. Uc Trai


T hank
you for