Local books translated into two languages

Author Nguyen Nhat Anh talks about his recent book, Toi Thay Hoa Vang Tren Co Xanh, with readers - Photo: Tuong Vi

Two books by author-for-teens, Nguyen Nhat Anh, will be translated into Thai and Russian, Tre Publishing House said.

In mid January, Nguyen Nhat Anh signed a contract with Thai publisher Nanmeebooks Co., Ltd. to allow them translate into Thai his teen novel, Cho Toi Xin Mot Ve Di Tuoi Tho (Give me a ticket back to childhood), which won the Vietnam Writers’ Association award in 2009 and a Southeast Asian Writers Award.

Another of Anh’s teen novels, Co Gai Den Tu Hom Qua (The girl from Thursday), will be translated into Russian for possible inclusion in the Vietnamese Studies curriculum at Moscow State University in Russia.

Doctor Maxim Syunnerberg, the author of Russian-Vietnamese Dictionary and associate professor of Vietnamese studies at the Asia and Africa Institute of the university nominated the book for translation to help Russian students learn Vietnamese.

Doctor Montira Rato will be in charge of the translation for Cho Toi Xin Mot Ve Di Tuoi Tho into Thai with the Thai version to be published in Thailand in August, to mark 35 years of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Thailand. Four years ago, Rato translated a war diary by Dang Thuy Tram that was kept by American veterans for 35 years with the intention of eventually returning it to Tram’s family.

Anh’s most recent novel, Toi Thay Hoa Vang Tren Co Xanh (I saw a yellow flower on the green grass), had a 5,000 copy reprint released on Thursday following the sell-out of 30,000 copies here and overseas since it was first released 50 days ago.

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Moscow State University could teach Vietnam novel

Writer Nguyen Nhat Anh signs books for his fans

Photo: Tuoi Tre

A Russian professor has proposed the Vietnamese novel “Cô gái đến từ hôm qua” (The girl comes from yesterday) be included in official curricula at the Moscow State University.

Dr. Maxim Syunnerberg, of the Vietnamese faculty belonging to the Moscow State University, wants his faculty to teach the novel written by the famous 46-year-old Vietnamese writer Nguyen Nhat Anh.

Syunnerberg is one author of the Russian-Vietnamese dictionary published in 2008.
The 10 chapters of the original novel are suggested to be arranged into 16 chapters to fit the 16-week study schedule.

In related news, last month, Anh officially allowed Thailand-based Nanmee Books publishing house to translate his short story "Give Me a Ticket Back to Childhood" into a Thailand version.

The book last year won the Southeast Asian Writers Awards 2010 in Thailand.

It is expected to be released in Thailand in early August to mark the 35th anniversary of the two countries’ diplomatic relations.

Anh is a Vietnamese author well-known for his engaging stories for both teenagers and adults. He also works as a teacher, a poet and a reporter.

His works are enormous, including approximately 24 short stories, two giant novel series and poetry collections.

He is regarded as one of the most successful writers for teenagers.

His most well-known series "Kinh Van Hoa" (Kaleidoscope) which contains 45 volumes about three teenagers and the stories around their friendship and school life, has recently been adapted into four drama series of the same name.

In 1995, he was voted the most popular writer in the last 20 years (1975-1995) and the most talented individual through a poll held by Tuoi Tre newspaper.

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Vietnamese writer wins literary prize

Childhood dream: Writer Nguyen Nhat Anh signs books for his fans. — File Photo

HA NOI — Nguyen Nhat Anh is among eight writers from the region to win recognition at the Southeast Asian Writers Awards 2010.

The award ceremony was held yesterday in Bangkok to honour leading poets and writers in the ASEAN region.

The ten countries which comprise the ASEAN region are Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Viet Nam.

The author won a prize for his Give Me a Ticket Back to Childhood which was written in 2008.

"I wrote the story not only for children, but for people who used to be children," Anh said.

Anh is a Vietnamese author well-known for his engaging stories for both teenagers and adults. He also works as a teacher, a poet and a reporter.

His works are enormous, including approximately 24 short stories, two giant novel series and poetry collections.

He is regarded as one of the most successful writers for teenagers.

The story Give Me a Ticket Back to Childhood was a best-seller at the 5th HCM City book fair, with over 15,000 copies sold within 10 days.

His most well-known series Kinh Van Hoa, (Kaleidoscope) which contains 45 volumes about three teenagers and the stories around their friendship and school life, has recently been transformed into four drama series of the same name.

The series became a major success and received extravagant acclaim from both readers and critics. In 1995, he was voted the most popular writer for the last 20 years (1975-1995) and the most talented individual through a poll held by Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper.

In 1990, he received A-class Literature for Youth Prize for Chu Be Rac Roi (The troubled boy).

The Southeast Asian Writers Awards was established in 1979. About 13 Vietnamese authors have been awarded since 1996. — VNS

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