The text begins with introductory material, title information, and a preface written by Le Van Truong for Nam Cao's novel Doi lua xung doi published by Doi Moi Publishing House in Hanoi in 1941. It highlights that while many contemporary writers cater to ordinary tastes by writing dreamy romantic stories, Nam Cao bravely follows his own unique path without paying attention to the shallow preferences of readers. His literary style brings a deep, bitter, and ruthless quality to Vietnamese literature, reflecting the confidence of an artist who believes firmly in his own talent and divine calling.
The preface praises Nam Cao for refusing to lower himself to imitate others or copy conventional writing styles, choosing instead to enter the literary world with his own distinct artistic edges. The author of the preface expresses admiration for this courage, noting that Vietnamese literature desperately needs daring artists and unique identities who dare to say and write things differently. Ultimately, the introduction welcomes this fresh literary experience and expresses strong faith in the promising future of Nam Cao's career based on his uncompromising originality.