" PHU " - a poetic essay / rhythmic prose is one distinct genre in history of Vietnamese literature. In the past in Vietnamese confucianism national civil examination, PHU was one of some required subjects. Besides, PHU was one of lovely literary creative forms of Vietnamese confucianists & writers from the 15th century up to first half of 20th century. The book that you are holding is one of the most valuable & interesting books that provided a readership & researchers with collection of the most famous & read-worthy pieces of the PHU. The book also shed a light on the progression of Vietnamese literature's development. Contents: Part A: PHU in Chinese script. Part B: PHU in Vietnamese script. Here are some representative ones: NGOC TINH LIEN PHU - the PHU on lotus in the well. By Mac Dinh Chi ( 1272 - 1346 ). BACH DANG GIANG PHU - the Phu on Bach Dang river. By Truong Han Sieu ( ? - 1354 ). CHI LINH SON PHU - the PHU on the Chi Linh mountain. By Nguyen Trai ( 1380 - 1442 ) & Nguyen Mong Tuan ( ? - ? ). PHU XUONG GIANG - the PHU on Xuong Giang bastion. By Ly Tu Tan ( 1378 - 1457 ). LUONG NGOC DANH SON PHU - the PHU on Luong Ngoc famous mountain. By Phan Chu Trinh ( 1872 - 1926 ) - Tran Quy Cap ( 1870 - 1908 ) - Huynh Thuc Khang ( 1876 - 1947 ). PHUNG THANH XUAN SAC PHU - the Phu on Thang Long Citadel - the Capital. By Nguyen Gian Thanh ( 1482 - ? ). NGA BA HAC PHU - the PHU on BACH HAC conjunction. By Nguyen Ba Lan ( 1700 - 1786 ). KHONG TU MONG CHU CONG PHU - the PHU on Confucius dreamed Mr. Chu Cong. By Nguyen Nghiem ( 1708 - 1775 ). TUNG TAY HO PHU - the Phu on the beauty of Thang Long Western Lake. By Nguyen Huy Luong ( ? - 1808 ). HAN NHO PHONG VI PHU - the PHU on poor confucianist. By Nguyen Cong Tru ( 1778 - 1857 ). TAI TU DA CUNG PHU. By Cao Ba Quat ( 1809 - 1855 ). BAI PHU ONG DO NGONG - the PHU on arrogant confucianist. By Nguyen Khuyen ( 1796 - 1853 ). HONG THI PHU - the PHU on failure of confucianism examination. By Tran Te Xuong ( 1870 - 1907 ). PHU CAI LUONG - the PHU on social reform. By Nguyen Thuong Hien ( 1868 - 1925 ). TAM HUYET PHU - the Phu of the patriotic man. By Phan Boi Chau ( 1876 - 1940 ). ... And many others.