Trinh Cong Son; songs; Vietnam; Buddhism; existentialism; music
摘要
Various explanations have been offered for the extraordinary popularity of the composer and singer Tr]nh Công SKn: his poetic lyrics, his avoidance of the clichés of prewar music, his antiwar themes, his ability to choose talented female singers, and the like. But little has been said about the Buddhist themes in his songs, perhaps because Vietnamese scholars take them for granted. This article points out these themes and argues that they help explain the Trinh Công S Kn phenomenon. It also discusses European existentialism, which the author argues fascinated Trinh Công S Kn but was ultimately not a major influence on his work.
目次
Trịnh Công Sơn's "Soft Philosophy" 145 Buddhist Influences 150 Existentialism 157 Abstract 173 Notes 174
