Lưu Trọng Lư

Vietnamese poet and playwright

Lưu Trọng Lư - Vietnamese poet and playwright
Born

1912
113 years ago

Died

August 10th, 1991
33 years ago — 79 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Vietnam

Links & References

This individual contributed significantly to Vietnamese literature as a poet and playwright. Founded the modern Vietnamese poetic movement, combining traditional elements with modern themes. Worked as a journalist and editor, influencing literary culture through various publications. Created plays that explored contemporary issues, reflecting social changes and human emotions during a transformative period in Vietnam's history.

Published numerous poetry collections including 'Đoá Hoa Mới'

Authored influential plays such as 'Lôi Vũ'

Served as an editor for literary magazines

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