Born in an intellectual family, the writer Nguyễn Dữ (16th century) graduated as bachelor. His native village was in Thanh Miên, Hải Dương. He had nurtured a good will for society, but later, became disheartened and led a secluded life. Nguyễn Dữ was the author of Truyền Kỳ Mạn Lục