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Traditional Tales of Vietnam: As Told by Grandmothers: Five Great Stories of Wisdom, Magic, and Ancestral Values
Paperback
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jun 29 2026
Pages: 36
Weight: 0.14
Height: 0.07 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
These five traditional Vietnamese folktales convey timeless universal values: kindness, justice, loyalty, wisdom, and courage.
Rich in magic and symbolism, they offer a glimpse into Vietnam's traditional worldview and folk wisdom, where every human action carries a moral consequence.
This collection includes the following beloved tales: Chú Cuội on the Moon, Eating Starfruit and Paying with Gold, Tấm and Cám, The Hundred-Knot Bamboo, and Saint Gióng.
Deliberately presented without illustrations, this edition offers a clean, immersive, and timeless reading experience. Each story is accompanied by its moral lessons, faithfully preserved through generations of oral tradition.
About the Author
Doan Thi Hong Thinh is recognized for her distinctive works, including the France to Vietnam by Motorcycle series, The Collectivization of Empty Bowls, The Popular Laughter of Vietnam, and Traditional Tales of Vietnam. Holding a PhD in Economics, she combines historical accuracy with emotional depth and a vivid storytelling style. Through this collection of Vietnamese folktales, she invites readers around the world to discover the values, imagination, and cultural heritage of the Vietnamese people.
Discover all of the author's books: https: //www.amazon.ca/stores/Thi-Hong-Thinh-DOAN/author/B0F5GJMTQT?
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