Author: Nguyễn Thị Phương Trâm

There's magic in translating a body of work from one language to another.

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POETRY/THƠ

Quách Thoại | I cried (2)

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Quách Thoại
(1930-1957)
Born Đoàn Thoại in Hue, Vietnam. He loved Tagore from an early age, at 18 he left for Saigon and was a freelancer for newspapers like Đoàn kết, Làm dân. Within two years became the General Secretary for Nguồn sống. He was a dreamer, generous, and lived life to its fullest. Addicted to opium, he died in hospital alone from tuberculosis.
—
Nguyễn Thị Phương Trâm, the poet and translator, born 1971 in Phu Nhuan, Saigon, Vietnam. The pharmacist currently lives and works in Western Sydney, Australia.

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POETRY/THƠ ART

Thanh Tâm Tuyền | WHEN (25)

Drawing by Đinh Trường Chinh

Thanh Tâm Tuyền (1936-2006), born Dzư Văn Tâm in the province of Vinh, Vietnam. The legendary Vietnamese-American poet after 1975, did 7 years in re-education camp, before taking his final breath in Minnesota, America.
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Nguyễn Thị Phương Trâm, the poet and translator, born 1971 in Phu Nhuan, Saigon, Vietnam. The pharmacist currently lives and works in Western Sydney, Australia.

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ART POETRY/THƠ

Thanh Tâm Tuyền | ABOUT QUÁCH THOẠI (24)

Nhà thơ Quách Thoại by Đinh Cường

Thanh Tâm Tuyền (1936-2006), born Dzư Văn Tâm in the province of Vinh, Vietnam. The legendary Vietnamese-American poet after 1975, did 7 years in re-education camp, before taking his final breath in Minnesota, America.
—
Nguyễn Thị Phương Trâm, the poet and translator, born 1971 in Phu Nhuan, Saigon, Vietnam. The pharmacist currently lives and works in Western Sydney, Australia.

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ART POETRY/THƠ

Thanh Tâm Tuyền | THE VERSES IN PRAISE OF LOVE (23)

"morning sketch" by Đinh Trường Chinh

Thanh Tâm Tuyền (1936-2006), born Dzư Văn Tâm in the province of Vinh, Vietnam. The legendary Vietnamese-American poet after 1975, did 7 years in re-education camp, before taking his final breath in Minnesota, America.
—
Nguyễn Thị Phương Trâm, the poet and translator, born 1971 in Phu Nhuan, Saigon, Vietnam. The pharmacist currently lives and works in Western Sydney, Australia.

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POETRY/THƠ

Lê Vĩnh Tài | SAIGON IN LOCKDOWN (1/56)

Lê Vĩnh Tài, an acclaimed Vietnamese poet, born 1966 in Buon Ma Thuot, Daklak, Vietnam. The retired doctor is still a resident of the Western Highlands, an acclaimed businessman in Buon Ma Thuot.

Nguyễn Thị Phương Trâm, the poet and translator, born 1971 in Phu Nhuan, Saigon, Vietnam. The pharmacist currently lives and works in Western Sydney, Australia.

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ART POETRY/THƠ

Thanh Tâm Tuyền | SUMMER ANTHEM (29)

Super Moon by Đinh Trường Chinh

Thanh Tâm Tuyền (1936-2006), born Dzư Văn Tâm in the province of Vinh, Vietnam. The legendary Vietnamese-American poet after 1975, did 7 years in re-education camp, before taking his final breath in Minnesota, America.
—
Nguyễn Thị Phương Trâm, the poet and translator, born 1971 in Phu Nhuan, Saigon, Vietnam. The pharmacist currently lives and works in Western Sydney, Australia.

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POETRY/THƠ ART

Thanh Tâm Tuyền | THE SLEEPING RAIN (28)

The night by Đinh Trường Chinh

Thanh Tâm Tuyền (1936-2006), born Dzư Văn Tâm in the province of Vinh, Vietnam. The legendary Vietnamese-American poet after 1975, did 7 years in re-education camp, before taking his final breath in Minnesota, America.
—
Nguyễn Thị Phương Trâm, the poet and translator, born 1971 in Phu Nhuan, Saigon, Vietnam. The pharmacist currently lives and works in Western Sydney, Australia.

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POETRY/THƠ ART

Thanh Tâm Tuyền | WALTZ TIME (27)

The Beat by Đinh Trường Chinh

Thanh Tâm Tuyền (1936-2006), born Dzư Văn Tâm in the province of Vinh, Vietnam. The legendary Vietnamese-American poet after 1975, did 7 years in re-education camp, before taking his final breath in Minnesota, America.
—
Nguyễn Thị Phương Trâm, the poet and translator, born 1971 in Phu Nhuan, Saigon, Vietnam. The pharmacist currently lives and works in Western Sydney, Australia.

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POETRY/THƠ

Thanh Tâm Tuyền | TO QUÁCH THOẠI (26)

Quách Thoại

Thanh Tâm Tuyền (1936-2006), born Dzư Văn Tâm in the province of Vinh, Vietnam. The legendary Vietnamese-American poet after 1975, did 7 years in re-education camp, before taking his final breath in Minnesota, America.
—
Nguyễn Thị Phương Trâm, the poet and translator, born 1971 in Phu Nhuan, Saigon, Vietnam. The pharmacist currently lives and works in Western Sydney, Australia.

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POETRY/THƠ ART

Thanh Tâm Tuyền | CONSTANT, THE LOVE POEMS IN TIMES OF SEPARATION (22)

"Notre Dame Cathedral, Saigon" by Đinh Trường Chinh

Thanh Tâm Tuyền (1936-2006), born Dzư Văn Tâm in Vinh, Vietnam. The legendary Vietnamese-American poet after 1975, did 7 years in re-education camp, before taking his final breath in Minnesota, America.
—
Nguyễn Thị Phương Trâm, the poet and translator, born 1971 in Phu Nhuan, Saigon, Vietnam. The pharmacist currently lives and works in Western Sydney, Australia.

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SHORT STORIES/TRUYỆN NGẮN

Nguyễn Văn Thiện | Imagine (36)

Bay of Fires, Tasmania

Nguyễn Văn Thiện
Born: 1975
Home town: Anh Sơn – Nghệ An
Master in Comparative Literature and Critical Theories
Currently a high school teacher, a prolific writer.
Editor of Chư Yang Sin (Đắk Lắk) Art and Literary Journal.
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Nguyễn Thị Phương Trâm, the poet and translator, born 1971 in Phu Nhuan, Saigon, Vietnam. The pharmacist currently lives and works in Western Sydney, Australia.

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PROSE

Nguyễn Thị Phương Trâm | A letter in review (104)

Nguyễn Thị Phương Trâm

I was born 1971, Phu Nhuan, Saigon, Vietnam. My family and I were a part of the first exodus of boat people after the Vietnam war. In March 1981, we settled in Sydney, Australia. I graduated with a bachelor of Pharmacy at the University of Sydney. I have been translating Vietnamese literature for the past five years in my search to better understand my mother’s language and culture. My translations have been shared through blogging over the past year. I am still a registered pharmacist practicing in Western Sydney. I hope to continue translating, and continue to share Vietnamese art and literature, beyond borders on SONGNGUTAITRAM.
(July 2021)

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ART POETRY/THƠ

Thanh Tâm Tuyền | SERENADE (21)

"a woman upon dusk" by Đinh Trường Chinh

Thanh Tâm Tuyền (1936-2006), born Dzư Văn Tâm in the province of Vinh, Vietnam. The legendary Vietnamese-American poet after 1975, did 7 years in re-education camp, before taking his final breath in Minnesota, America.
—
Nguyễn Thị Phương Trâm, the poet and translator, born 1971 in Phu Nhuan, Saigon, Vietnam. The pharmacist currently lives and works in Western Sydney, Australia.

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SHORT STORIES/TRUYỆN NGẮN

Nguyễn Văn Thiện | Straightening a curl as I walk (37)

Nguyễn Văn Thiện

Nguyễn Văn Thiện
Born: 1975
Home town: Anh Sơn – Nghệ An
Master in Comparative Literature and Critical Theories
Currently a high school teacher, a prolific writer.
Editor of Chư Yang Sin (Đắk Lắk) Art and Literary Journal.
—
Nguyễn Thị Phương Trâm, the poet and translator, born 1971 in Phu Nhuan, Saigon, Vietnam. The pharmacist currently lives and works in Western Sydney, Australia.

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ART POETRY/THƠ

Thanh Tâm Tuyền | THE REEDS (20)

Dã quỳ/Tithonia Season by Đinh Trường Chinh

Thanh Tâm Tuyền (1936-2006), born Dzư Văn Tâm in province of Vinh, Vietnam. The legendary Vietnamese-American poet after 1975, did 7 years in re-education camp, before taking his final breath in Minnesota, America.
—
Nguyễn Thị Phương Trâm, the poet and translator, born 1971 in Phu Nhuan, Saigon, Vietnam. The pharmacist currently lives and works in Western Sydney, Australia.

Categories
SHORT STORIES/TRUYỆN NGẮN

Nguyễn Văn Thiện | We consume words (38)

Nguyễn Văn Thiện
Born: 1975
Home town: Anh Sơn – Nghệ An
Master in Comparative Literature and Critical Theories
Currently a high school teacher, a prolific writer.
Editor of Chư Yang Sin (Đắk Lắk) Art and Literary Journal.
—
Nguyễn Thị Phương Trâm, the poet and translator, born 1971 in Phu Nhuan, Saigon, Vietnam. The pharmacist currently lives and works in Western Sydney, Australia.

Categories
POETRY/THƠ

Quách Thoại | Creating (1)

Quách Thoại

Quách Thoại
(1930-1957)
Born Đoàn Thoại in Hue, Vietnam. He loved Tagore from an early age, at 18 he left for Saigon and was a freelancer for newspapers like Đoàn kết, Làm dân. Within two years became the General Secretary for Nguồn sống. He was a dreamer, generous, and lived life to its fullest. Addicted to opium, he died in hospital alone from tuberculosis.
—
Nguyễn Thị Phương Trâm, the poet and translator, born 1971 in Phu Nhuan, Saigon, Vietnam. The pharmacist currently lives and works in Western Sydney, Australia.

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ART POETRY/THƠ

Thanh Tâm Tuyền | YOURS ALONE (19)

"the afternoon rain" by Đinh Trường Chinh

Thanh Tâm Tuyền (1936-2006), born Dzư Văn Tâm in the province of Vinh, Vietnam. The legendary Vietnamese-American poet after 1975, did 7 years in re-education camp, before taking his final breath in Minnesota, America.
—
Nguyễn Thị Phương Trâm, the poet and translator, born 1971 in Phu Nhuan, Saigon, Vietnam. The pharmacist currently lives and works in Western Sydney, Australia.

Categories
POETRY/THƠ

Nguyễn Thị Phương Trâm | The owner of my dignity (208)

Nguyễn Thị Phương Trâm

I was born 1971, Phu Nhuan, Saigon, Vietnam. My family and I were a part of the first exodus of boat people after the Vietnam war. In March 1981, we settled in Sydney, Australia. I graduated with a bachelor of Pharmacy at the University of Sydney. I have been translating Vietnamese literature for the past five years in my search to better understand my mother’s language and culture. My translations have been shared through blogging over the past year. I am still a registered pharmacist practicing in Western Sydney. I hope to continue translating, and continue to share Vietnamese art and literature, beyond borders on SONGNGUTAITRAM.
(July 2021)

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ART EPIC POEM/TRƯỜNG CA

Thanh Tâm Tuyền | THE RED COTTAGE, THE BLOOD MOON (18)

Blood Moon by Đinh Trường Chinh

Thanh Tâm Tuyền (1936-2006), born Dzư Văn Tâm in the province of Vinh, Vietnam. The legendary Vietnamese-American poet after 1975, did 7 years in re-education camp, before taking his final breath in Minnesota, America.
—
Nguyễn Thị Phương Trâm, the poet and translator, born 1971 in Phu Nhuan, Saigon, Vietnam. The pharmacist currently lives and works in Western Sydney, Australia.