Author of The Adventures of a Cricket passes away at the age of 95
The author of the 'bedside' story collection 'The Adventures of a Cricket', which has been a favorite of many generations of readers, passed away this morning, July 6, 2014, at his home in Hanoi, at the age of 95.
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| Writer To Hoai. |
Born on September 27, 1920, To Hoai's birth name was Nguyen Sen. He was born in his paternal hometown in Thanh Oai district, Ha Dong province, Hanoi, into a family of craftsmen. The pen name To Hoai is associated with two places: To Lich river and Hoai Duc district.
Up to now, after more than sixty years of artistic work, he has more than 100 works in many different genres: short stories, serials, memoirs, film scripts, essays and creative experiences.
He was awarded the Ho Chi Minh Prize for Literature and Arts (1st term - 1996) for the following works: Xom Gieng, Nha ngheo, O Chuot, De Men phieu luu ky, Nui Cuu Quoc, Truyen Tay Bac, Muoi Nam, Go to the village, Vo Tinh, Tao Luong, Ho Giang in Phin Sa, Mien Tay, Vo Chong A Phu, Tuoi Tre Hoang Van Thu.
The Adventures of a Cricket is his most famous work for children. His most recent work is the collection of stories The Other Three.
According to TPO
