Overview
In this accessible deep-dive into the careers of Tr?nh Công Son and Bob Dylan, Schafer retells countless colorful stories from the two artists' lives drawn from a wide range of Vietnamese and English-language sources. Tr?nh Công Son and Bob Dylan evaluates the relationship between two of the 20th century's most beloved and essential songwriters, in the process illuminating Vietnamese and American views on spirituality, romance, philosophy, identity, and conflict. Readers will find English translations of Tr?nh Công Son's essays and lyrics by Cao Th? Nhu Qu?nh, many here in translation for the very first time. Schafer critically examines the singers' lifestyles, relationships, and public statements, meticulously collecting primary and secondary sources into a handy reader of 20th century global literary culture. Tr?nh Công Son and Bob Dylan is an essential read for fans of Bob Dylan and Tr?nh Công Son, and a substantive addition to the libraries of comparative literature scholars.
- | Author: John C. Schafer
- | Publisher: Humboldt State University
- | Publication Date: Jan 12, 2024
- | Number of Pages: NA pages
- | Language: English
- | Binding: Paperback
- | ISBN-10: 1962081052
- | ISBN-13: 9781962081054
