Poetic Obituaries: On his way to the southern front

along the Truong Son Trail, [Pham Tien] Duat composed hundreds of poems that recorded the lives, loves, hardships and determination of fellow soldiers. He has been nicknamed "the man of Truong Son", "the Truong Son Firebird" and "Pride of the American War writers". He has published various collections, including Vang Trang Quang Lua (Moon and Fire Circle) and O Hai Dau Nui (On Two Sides of the Mountain).

from VietNamNet Bridge: Poet laureate passes away

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