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Nguyễn Ngọc Thuần
Born1972
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
OccupationWriter, Illustrator
LanguageVietnamese
NationalityVietnamese
GenreFiction, Children's Literature
Notable worksVừa nhắm mắt vừa mở cửa sổ ("Opening the Window with Eyes Closed")
Notable awardsSoutheast Asian Writers Award (2003)

Nguyễn Ngọc Thuần (born 1972) is a Vietnamese writer and illustrator known for his contributions to children's literature and fiction. His most notable work, Vừa nhắm mắt vừa mở cửa sổ ("Opening the Window with Eyes Closed"), earned him the prestigious Southeast Asian Writers Award in 2003.

Early Life and Career

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Nguyễn Ngọc Thuần was born in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. He started his career as an illustrator, creating artwork for children's books, which influenced his writing style. His experiences in illustration helped shape his poetic and image-rich narrative style.

Literary Career

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Thuần's major literary breakthrough came with the novel Vừa nhắm mắt vừa mở cửa sổ ("Opening the Window with Eyes Closed"), published by NXB Trẻ (Youth Publishing House). The book is celebrated for its exploration of childhood themes and the imaginative experiences of a young boy. It won the Southeast Asian Writers Award in 2003, establishing Thuần as a prominent figure in contemporary Vietnamese literature.

Style and Themes

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Nguyễn Ngọc Thuần's writing often centers around childhood, using simple yet evocative language to capture the innocence and curiosity of youth. His works draw from his background as an illustrator, incorporating vivid and imaginative descriptions.

Notability and Influence

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Nguyễn Ngọc Thuần's notability is supported by:

  • Recognition through the Southeast Asian Writers Award, one of the region's major literary honors.
  • His association with NXB Trẻ, a leading Vietnamese publishing house.
  • Coverage in reliable sources like Đại Đoàn Kết, which discuss his literary contributions.[1]

Literature Works

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  • Giăng giăng tơ nhện (2003)
  • Vừa nhắm mắt vừa mở cửa sổ (2004)
  • Trên đồi cao chăn bầy thiên sứ
  • Một thiên thần nằm mộng (2011)
  • Sinh ra là thế (2013)
  • Cơ bản là buồn (2014)
  • Về cô gái này (2015)
  • Vì tình yêu phù phiếm (2018)
  • Nhện ảo (2022)

Awards

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Nguyễn Ngọc Thuần won the Peter Pan Award for his book Vừa nhắm mắt vừa mở cửa sổ (Opening the Window with Eyes Closed), recognizing it as one of the best children's books published in that year "Peter Pan Award Winners". (2008) Nguyễn Ngọc Thuần has received several awards throughout his career, including:

  • 2000: *Giăng giăng tơ nhện* - Second Prize of the Literature Award for Young People (*Văn học tuổi hai mươi* lần II)
  • 2000: *Vừa nhắm mắt vừa mở cửa sổ* - First Prize at the Third Children's Literature Competition
  • 2008: *Vừa nhắm mắt vừa mở cửa sổ* - Peter Pan Prize (Sweden)
  • 2001-2002: *Một thiên nằm mộng* - A Prize in the Literature Creation Movement for Children (NXB Kim Đồng)
  • 2003: *Nhện ảo* - A Prize in the Children’s Literature Creation Movement

References

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  1. ^ Đại Đoàn Kết (October 2024). "Nguyễn Ngọc Thuần: Người mở cửa sổ". Đại Đoàn Kết. Retrieved October 25, 2024.

"Nguyễn Ngọc Thuần đoạt giải Peter Pan 2008 (Vietnamese)". VnExpress. Retrieved 2024-10-26.

"Nguyễn Ngọc Thuần (Vietnamese)". NXB Trẻ (Youth publishing house). Retrieved 2024-10-26.

"Quenching thirst for children's literacy (Vietnamese)". Báo Hưng Yên. Retrieved 2024-10-26.

"Nguyễn Ngọc Thuần's literature works (Vietnamese)". Trạm Đọc. Retrieved 2024-10-26.

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