Song of the South

“Đất Rừng Phương Nam” (Song of the South) by Đoàn Giỏi is a celebrated work that praises the southern people, their history, culture, and lifestyle. The story follows the adventures of a boy named An, who loses his family in a battle and lives in the southwestern region of Vietnam under French colonialism. With the help of poor farmers and children, An learns new things and travels around the region, witnessing the suffering of peasants during the colonial era.