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The Popular Laughter of Vietnam: 36 Vietnamese Comic and Satirical Tales
Paperback
General Graphic NovelsSoutheast Asian History
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jun 26 2026
Pages: 48
Weight: 0.13
Height: 0.10 Width: 5.00 Depth: 8.00
Language: English
For centuries, Vietnam has preserved a rich heritage of folk stories in which imagination, wisdom, and humor come together. Among its legends, tales, and fables, comic stories hold an essential place, rooted in oral traditions and inspired by everyday life.
Beneath their apparent lightheartedness, these stories reveal a subtle critique of injustice, human flaws, and abuses of power. In them, laughter becomes both a form of resistance and a source of comfort.
This collection presents a selection of thirty-six Vietnamese comic tales, drawn from various traditional versions and carefully studied, adapted, and refined. It offers a vivid glimpse into the satirical spirit and popular humor of Vietnam.
The author, Doan Thi Hong Thinh, is recognized for her distinctive works, including the series From France to Vietnam by Motorcycle, The Collectivization of Empty Bowls, and Traditional Tales of Vietnam. Her writing reflects a keen and sensitive mind, combining emotion, humor, and respect for historical truth. Through this book dedicated to Vietnamese folktales, she shares with the world the popular laughter of her people and the richness of Vietnamese culture.
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