TTLV: A textual study of Nguyen Tu Gian's Thach Nong Poetry Collection

MASTER'S THESIS INFORMATION

1. Student's full name:Duong Van Ha

2. Gender: Male

3. Date of birth: September 16, 1992

4. Place of birth: Hanoi

5. Student recognition decision No. 3683/2015/QD-XHNV dated December 31, 2015 of the President of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

6. Changes in training process: No.

7. Thesis topic name:A textual study of Nguyen Tu Gian's Thach Nong poetry collection.

8. Specialization: Sino-Vietnamese Studies Code: 60.22.01.04

9. Scientific instructor:Assoc. Prof. Dr. Trinh Khac Manh, Institute of Han Nom Studies.

10. Summary of the thesis results:

In this thesis, we have conducted a study of texts known as the Thach Nong Poetry Collection, using two texts with catalog numbers VHv.700 and VHv.1149/2 preserved at the Institute of Han Nom Studies. Besides the Introduction, Conclusion, References, and Appendix, the thesis consists of three chapters, addressing the following issues:

- Chapter 1: Introduction to the life and career of Nguyen Tu Gian.

- Chapter 2: Textual analysis of the Thach Nong poetry collection.

- Chapter 3: Exploring the Value of the Thach Nong Poetry Collection.

Through the content of the three chapters in this thesis, readers can gain a general understanding of the life and career of Nguyen Tu Gian. Based on the description and analysis of the text, the thesis selects the manuscript labeled VHv.700 as the best version for translation and publication. From the results of textual research, the thesis explores the fundamental values ​​of the poetry collection in terms of poetic content and artistic form.

Nguyen Tu Gian's Thach Nong Thi Tap (Thach Nong Poetry Collection) consists of three volumes of poetry, through which we can see a part of the Nguyen Dynasty's water management work in Northern Vietnam through the Quan Ha volume, the pacification of bandits in Hai Yen through the Dong Chinh volume, and information about Nguyen Tu Gian during his time as an official at the Tap Hien Vien (Scholarly Scholars' Institute) through the Van Lam Thi Thao volume.

This thesis transcribes and translates 60 poems from the Thach Nong Thi Tap (Thach Nong Poetry Collection), catalog number VHv.700; contributing to the publication of translated poetry and prose by Nguyen Tu Gian, especially those poems that have not yet been translated and introduced to readers.

11. Practical application:

- Conduct more thorough research on the life, background, career, and works of Nguyen Tu Gian.

- A book about Nguyen Tu Gian's Thach Nong poetry collection is planned for publication.

12. Further research directions:

- Conduct a textual study of all of Nguyen Tu Gian's poems.

13. Published works related to the thesis:

INFORMATION ON MASTER'S THESIS

1. Full name: Duong Van Ha 2. Sex: Male

3. Date of birth: September 16, 1992 4. Place of birth: Hanoi

5. Admis sion decision number: 3683/2015/QD-XHNV dated December 31, 2015 of Rector of University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University

6. Changes in academic progress: None

7. Official thesis title: Study Thach Nong thi tap by Nguyen Tu Gian

8. Major: Sino-Nom Code: 60.22.01.04

9. Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Trinh Khac Manh, Institute of Han Nom studies

10. Summary of the findings of the thesis:

In this thesis, we have surveyed whole “Thach Nong Thi Tap” work with two documentaries which are marked VHV.700 and VHV.1149 /2. Both are preserved in Institute of Sino-Nom Studies. Besides The Beginning, Conclusion, Reference documents and Index, the thesis has solved basic requirements of research title with 3 issues as:

Chapter 1: General introduction to Nguyễn Tư Giản's profile and career

Chapter 2: General introduction to “Thach Nong thi tap”

Chapter 3: Present the value of “Thach Nong thi tap” work

Through the content of the three chapters in the thesis, readers can visualize the general life and career of Nguyen Tu Gian. Based on the description and survey of the text, the thesis selects the document which is noted VHV.700 to do the translation and publication. From the results of the study of document, the thesis explores the basic values ​​of the poetry collection on the content of poetry and art forms.

“Thach Nong thi tap” by Nguyen Tu Gian consists of 3 volumes of poetry, which shows a part in the water conservancy in the Tonkin of the Nguyen through the Quan Ha volume, defending the enemy in Hai Yen through Dong Chinh volume, and information about Nguyen Tu Gian during his time at the institute through Van Lam volume.

The thesis proceeds transliterating and translating 60 poems in the document “Thach Nong Thi Tap” (VHv.700), contributing to the publication of the translation of poems by Nguyen Tu Gian, especially the poems have not been translated.

11. Practical applicability:

Studying more fully about life, pro-life as well as the works of Nguyen Tu Gian.

Planning about publication of “Thach Nong Thi Tap” book by Nguyen Tu Gian.

12. Further research directions:

Start studying all of the Nguyen Tu Gian poems.

13. Thesis-related publications: