Nguyễn Du books in order
Vietnamese poet
- Lived
- 1766–1820
- Country
- Dai Viet
- Books
- 1
Nguyễn Du published 1 poetry collection, beginning with The Tale of Kieu (1820).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Nguyễn Du
Start here
The Tale of Kieu
Nguyễn Du's most-read book.
Poetry in order
The Tale of Kieu (1820)
Film and TV adaptations
- The Tale of KieuFilm · from The Tale of Kieu
About Nguyễn Du
Nguyễn Du, courtesy name Tố Như and art name Thanh Hiên, was a poet and scholar-official, widely acclaimed as one of the most important writers of Vietnamese literature. Fluent in both Literary Chinese and the Nôm script then used to transcribe the Vietnamese language, Du left behind a prolific body of works that demonstrates a mastery of various poetic forms, from Vietnamese adaptations of Tang-dynasty styles to folk forms such as song thất lục bát and lục bát. His most well-known work is Truyện Kiều, a novel-in-verse now considered to be the masterpiece of Vietnamese literature.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Nguyễn Du FAQ
- How many books has Nguyễn Du written?
- Nguyễn Du published 1 poetry collection that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Nguyễn Du's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Tale of Kieu.
- What is Nguyễn Du's last book?
- The Tale of Kieu (1820).
- What is Nguyễn Du's most famous book?
- The Tale of Kieu (1820) is Nguyễn Du's most widely read book.
- Which Nguyễn Du books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including The Tale of Kieu (film).
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.