Trinh Cong Son And Bob Dylan

In this accessible deep-dive into the careers of Trnh Cng Sn and Bob Dylan Schafer retells countless colorful stories from the two artists'' lives drawn from a wide range of Vietnamese and English-language sources. Trnh Cng Sn 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 Trnh Cng Sn''s essays and lyrics by Cao Th Nh Qunh 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. Trnh Cng Sn and Bob Dylan is an essential read for fans of Bob Dylan and Trnh Cng Sn and a substantive addition to the libraries of comparative literature scholars.