Literator Van Cong Hung

Biography of poet Van Cong Hung

Van Cong Hung was born in 1958 in Thanh Hoa, originally from Dien Hoa commune, Phong Dien district, Thua Thien - Hue province. From a young age, he showed his love for literature and decided to study at the Faculty of Literature - Hue University.

After graduating, in 1981, he volunteered to work in the Central Highlands - specifically Gia Lai province. This place became an endless source of inspiration for his poetry. During more than 40 years of working together, he considered Pleiku as his second homeland - the place where his rustic, sincere and thoughtful poetry was nurtured.

Currently, Van Cong Hung is a member of the Vietnam Writers Association, Vietnam Journalists Association, Vietnam Folk Arts Association, and served as Vice President of Gia Lai Literature and Arts Association and Editor-in-Chief of Gia Lai Arts Magazine.

Career and outstanding marks

Poet Van Cong Hung began composing in the early 1980s, with poems, memoirs, essays and reports that truly reflect life. live the people of the Central Highlands. He is considered one of the typical writers who have enriched the appearance of Vietnamese poetry during the reform period.

Some typical works of Van Cong Hung include:

• Waiting Station (1992)

• Busking (1999)

• The white horse flies back (2002) – Epic

• Wallflowers in the Rain (2003)

• Selected poetry of Van Cong Hung

His works not only touch the reader's emotions but also imbue the culture, landscape and soul of the Central Highlands - the majestic but poetic basalt red land.

Van Cong Hung's writing style

Van Cong Hung's poetic style has a unique feature, easily recognizable among modern poetry. He does not use sophisticated words but chooses a way of expression that is honest and simple but rich in images and emotions.

His poetry is often associated with the nature and people of the Central Highlands - the forests, mountains, streams and the hard-working and gentle people. Under his pen, everything becomes close and simple but still exudes a strong, free and vibrant beauty.

A characteristic feature of Van Cong Hung's poetry is the mixture of lyricism and reality, between nostalgia and aspiration. His poetry not only praises the beautiful scenery but also conveys the philosophy of life, love and faith in people.

A literary critic once commented: "Van Cong Hung's poetry is the voice of the land and people of the Central Highlands - passionate, sincere and profound. He not only writes about the Central Highlands but also lives with the Central Highlands."

Thanks to his unique poetic voice and profound insight into people, Van Cong Hung has left a special mark in poetry. Contemporary Vietnam. He not only composes but also acts as a bridge to help readers better understand the culture, people and nature of the Central Highlands.

His poetry is a testament to the strong vitality of this land, while also affirming the role of literature in preserving and spreading national identity. With more than four decades of dedication, Van Cong Hung deserves to be considered one of the key writers of modern Central Highlands literature.