truyện thơ
Definition
- Noun:
- Narrative poem / Story in verse: A literary work that tells a story through poetic form, combining narrative elements (plot, characters) with the rhythmic and structural features of poetry. It is a distinct genre in Vietnamese literature.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- "Truyện Kiều" của Nguyễn Du là một truyện thơ nổi tiếng của Việt Nam. ("The Tale of Kieu" by Nguyen Du is a famous Vietnamese narrative poem.)
- Thể loại truyện thơ rất phổ biến trong văn học dân gian. (The genre of the story in verse is very common in folk literature.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is used to classify specific classic works, often denoting their cultural and historical significance as much as their literary form.
Variants and Related Words
- Trường ca (n): epic poem; a long narrative poem, often grander in scale and theme than a typical .
- Truyện (n): story, tale (in prose).
- Thơ (n): poetry, poem.
Synonyms
- Verse narrative
- Poetic tale
- Story in verse
Related Concepts
- Literary genre: A category of artistic composition, as in being a genre within Vietnamese poetry.
- Narrative poetry: The broader international literary category to which belongs.