Poetry: A Journey into the Beauty of Words

Overview of Poetry

Poetry, a subtle art form of language, has accompanied humanity throughout history. From folk songs and proverbs to modern, philosophical poems, poetry always reflects the true life, emotions, and thoughts of people. It is the voice of the soul, a bridge between the past, present, and future.

The Development History of Vietnamese Poetry

Vietnamese poetry has gone through many stages of development, from folk poetry with simple but vivid folk songs and proverbs to Han poems, Nom poems, and then modern poetry with diverse styles and schools. Each period has left its own mark, reflecting the changes in society and human thought.

Folk Poetry: A Vibrant Origin

Folk songs and proverbs are precious gems in the treasury of folk literature, preserving traditional cultural values, reflecting the emotional life and life experiences of the people. The simplicity, familiarity, and profound implications of folk songs and proverbs have created their enduring vitality through generations.

Han Poems and Nom Poems: A Refined Combination

Han poems are scholarly, demonstrating the erudition of Confucian scholars, while Nom poems are closer to life, using pure Vietnamese language, expressing the sincere thoughts and feelings of the people.

Modern Poetry: Diversity in Style

Modern Vietnamese poetry is influenced by many world literary movements, creating a diversity of styles, from romantic, realistic to symbolic, surrealist poetry. Many famous poets have contributed to the beauty of modern poetry.

Types of Poetry

Poetry has many different genres, each with its own characteristics in terms of poetic rules, rhymes, and forms of expression. Some popular genres include: lục bát poems, song thất lục bát poems, free verse, haiku…

The Value of Poetry

Poetry is not only an art of language but also carries many great values: education, entertainment, soul nourishment, reflection of society… Poetry helps us understand life, people and the world around us better.

Conclusion

Poetry is an indispensable part of the spiritual and cultural life of each nation. Studying and enjoying poetry will help us love life, love people, and cherish traditional cultural values.