TTLA: Expressions of symbolism and surrealism in modern Vietnamese poetry

1. Full name of researcher: Vu Thi Lan Anh 2. Gender: Female

3. Date of birth: December 26, 1985 4. Place of birth: Nam Dinh

5. Decision on recognition of PhD students No. 2999/2013/QD-XHNV-SDH dated December 30, 2013 issued by the University of Social Sciences and Humanities.

6. Changes in the training process: Extend the study period to April 30, 2018 according to Decision No. 3550/QD-XHNV dated December 29, 2017.

7. Thesis topic name:Expressions of symbolism and surrealism in modern Vietnamese poetry

8. Major: Literary Theory 9. Code: 62 22 01 20

10. Scientific advisor: Associate Professor, Dr. Tran Khanh Thanh

11. Summary of new results of the thesis:

• The thesis has surveyed and collected a large number of documents on modern Vietnamese poetry and poetry by Western authors, mainly French poetry. The system of documents used for the summary work is relatively broad and selective, consistent with the spirit of the thesis.
  • - The thesis has presented the typical manifestations of the theory and creative practice of symbolism and surrealism, showing the influence of this trend on modern Vietnamese poetry in order to clarify the role, contribution and limitations. At the same time, it compares the level of influence between different stages and consciously explains based on the historical context of the nation, the era, the status and psychology, and the personality of the individual.
  • - The thesis has applied the theory of surreal symbolism, typology, and case study theory to study typical phenomena in the symbolic and surrealist trends of Vietnamese literature.
  • - The thesis succeeds in specifically and deeply analyzing the writing style combined with the ability to perceive poetry to have accurate assessments of the artistic style of some typical authors.

12. Practical application (if any):

• The practical value of the topic is that it can be directly applied to teaching and research at universities and colleges in Vietnam.
• The research results of the topic can become reference material for students majoring in Literature and other social sciences and humanities.

13. Further research directions:

Based on the research on the traces of symbolism and surrealism in modern Vietnamese poetry, it is possible to continue to conduct extensive comparative studies on other trends and movements in Vietnamese literature. Or search for and examine more documents to connect with the literature of many other countries in the Asian region, comparing the level of influence from these modernisms.

14. Published works related to the thesis:

[1] Vu Thi Lan Anh (2016), “Dinh Hung's poetry, symbolic signs originating from Da Dai”,Journal of Literary and Art Criticism Theory(47), pp.51-54.

[2] Vu Thi Lan Anh (2016), “Surrealism: The Beginning”,Teaching and Learning Today Magazine(7), pp.224-225.

[3] Vu Thi Lan Anh (2017), “Hoang Cam's Poetry - The Dictation of a Dream”,Journal of Literary and Art Criticism Theory(58), pp.62-67.

[4] Vu Thi Lan Anh (2017), “Reading Bui Giangs poetry, stepping into nothingness”,Culture and Arts Magazine(401), pp.110-115.

[5] Vu Thi Lan Anh (2018), “Bui Giang – Poetic Crystals from Rain Source”,Army Literature Magazine(884), pp.89-92.

INFORMATION ON DOCTORAL THESIS

1. Full name: Vu Thi Lan Anh 2. Sex: Female

3. Date of birth: December 26, 1985 4. Place of birth: Nam Dinh

5. Admission decision number: 2999/2013/QD-XHNV-SDH Dated: December 30, 2013 by the University of Social Sciences and Humanities.

6. Changes in academic process: Extension of the study period to April 30, 2018 according to decision No 3550/QD-XHNV, Date December 29, 2017, by the University of Social Sciences and Humanities.

7. Official thesis title:The manifestations of symbolism, surrealism in modern Vietnamese poetry

8. Major: Literary theory 9. Code: 62 22 01 20

10. Supervisors: Prof. PhD. Tran Khanh Thanh

11. Summary of findings of the thesis:

• The thesis examines and collates comprehensive literature on modern Vietnamese poetry and Western poetry, mainly French poetry. The literature review was extensive and selective to be in line with the spirit of the thesis.
  • The thesis has shed light on the characteristics of symbolism, in terms of both theory and creative practice, thus demonstrating the influence of symbolism on Vietnamese poetry, and indicating the roles, contribution and drawbacks of symbolism. The influence was also studied by conducting comparative analysis throughout periods, and attempting to justify symbolism based on the contexts of national history, the era, destiny and psychology, and personal traits.
  • The thesis utilizes the theory on surrealist symbolism, typology, case studies to examine the typical paradigms of surrealism and symbolism in Vietnamese literature.
  • The thesis gives a detailed and in-depth analysis of the creative manner in tandem with the capability of poetry perception, in order to make relevant judgments on art styles of typical authors.

12. Applicability (if any):

• The thesis can be applicable in teaching and research in universities and colleges in Vietnam.
• The results of the thesis may be a source of reference for students of literature and other humanities sciences.

13. Further research suggestions

Based on the research on the influence of symbolism and surrealism in modern Vietnamese poetry, further comparative studies can be conducted to shed light on the influence of other trends and movements on Vietnamese literature. Another research suggestion can be conducting a similar studies on the influence of those kinds of modernism on the literature of other Asian countries.

14. Publications related to the thesis

[1] Vu Thi Lan Anh (2016), “Dinh Hung's poetry, signs of symbolism beginning from Da Dai”,Journal of Literary Theory and Criticism(47), p.51-54.

[2] Vu Thi Lan Anh (2016), “Surrealism: the beginning”,Journal of teaching and learning today(7), p.224-225.

[3] Vu Thi Lan Anh (2017), “Hoang Cam's poetry – the dictation of dream”,TJournal of Literary Theory and Criticism(58), p.62-67.

[4] Vu Thi Lan Anh (2017), “Reading Bui Giang's poetry, stepping foot into nothingness”,Journal of Literature and Culture(401), p.110-115.

[5] Vu Thi Lan Anh (2018), “Bui Giang – Poetry crystals from Mua Nguon”,Journal of military literature(884), p.89-92.