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1 y separately published work icon Vietnam Revisited Pam Scott , Hanoi : The Gioi Publishers , 2012 5973651 2012 single work prose travel

'Pam Scott looks back on the remarkable changes she witnessed in Vietnam over the last two decades. Her long connection has given her a deep insight into this fascinating country and its people. As well as giving an update on her beloved city of Hanoi as it celebrates its 1000-year anniversary, she takes the reader on an in-depth tour of Hochiminh City and many provincial side trips. She also writes about Vietnamese women whom she has come to admire so much, and about the historical forces that have shaped Hanoi and Hochiminh City into the very different societies we see today.' (Publisher's blurb)

1 1 y separately published work icon Dragon Rising : Poems S. K. Kelen , Hanoi : The Gioi Publishers , 1998 Z481228 1998 selected work poetry
3 61 y separately published work icon Away Michael Gow , ( trans. Tạ Bình Duy with title Di xa ) Hanoi : The Gioi Publishers , 1997 Z130562 1986 single work drama
— Appears in: ラブ・チャイルド : アウェイ 2006;

'Commencing with a school performance of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, the Shakespearean themes of suffering and reconciliation persist as three families on separate holidays are united during a fierce storm.

'Immigrants Harry and Vic love their adopted country but are faced with their son Tom’s terminal illness. Jim and Gwen fret over their daughter Meg’s blossoming independence and her friendship with the socially unsuitable Tom. Roy is unable to console a grief-stricken Coral over the death of their only son in Vietnam.

'But with the help of some Shakespearean fairies and a spectacular storm, these families are reconciled and face the future anew.

'For two decades audiences have been enthralled by this story about the coming of age of both a group of individuals and the country in which they live. Despite being set almost 40 years ago, this multi-award winning play is as relevant as ever with its themes of reconciliation and loss.

'Away is sharply observed, clever, funny and yet very moving. Out of the familiar family ingredients, Gow has constructed a magical play that every Australian can relate to. It depicts the hopes of a new generation, prompting us to consider what is ultimately most important in our lives.' (Publication summary)

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