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Poetry, Books & Translations

Explore poetry, anthologies, translation projects and selected literary reflections.

Selected Literary Work

ORIGINAL POETRY

Vietnamese Poetry Collections

Early documented titles include Tản mạn (2010), Bên kia tít tắp đại dương (2011), and Vườn cổ tích (2015).

BILINGUAL ANTHOLOGIES

Nhịp Điệu Việt

A literary bridge bringing Vietnamese poetry and international voices together through translation and editing.

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TRANSLATION

Words Across Languages

Mai’s literary translation work connects Vietnamese writers with readers across borders.

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Featured Poetry Collections

Orange cover of The Shape of Return, poems by Võ Thị Như Mai, translated by Somdutta Chattopadhyay and Sudipto Chattopadhyay
The Shape of ReturnPoems by Võ Thị Như Mai · Translation by Somdutta Chattopadhyay and Sudipto Chattopadhyay
La Giaonesa poetry collection cover featuring Võ Thị Như Mai
La GiaonesaPoems of Love, Life, and Longing
Traces of the Way Home poetry collection cover featuring an illustrated portrait of Võ Thị Như Mai
Traces of the Way Home
Mai's Poems floral portrait design
Mai’s PoemsPoetry portrait artwork

Publication dates, editions and bibliographic details will be expanded as they are confirmed.

Explore more of Mai’s writing and collaborations at The Rhythm of Vietnam. Publication details and cover images will be expanded as they are confirmed.

Featured in Krafty Page ChronicleS Issue 3

Explore Võ Thị Như Mai’s original poetry, co-editorial contributions and selected reflections across the April–July 2026 chapters.

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The Rhythm of Vietnam — Literary Archive

Explore Mai’s established international poetry archive, bilingual writing, translations and the literary voices she helps connect.

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Through Nelly Vee’s Words

Read Nelly Vee’s literary reflections on Võ Thị Như Mai’s poetry and international recognition, alongside their creative exchange.

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