This section serves as a preface written by Le Van Truong for Nam Cao's novel Doi lua xung doi. The author begins by highlighting the literary climate of the time, noting that many contemporary writers immerse themselves in dreamy love stories and pander to the ordinary, commonplace tastes of readers. In sharp contrast, Nam Cao courageously chooses his own independent path, completely ignoring popular reader preferences and refusing to conform to conventional expectations.
The text emphasizes that Nam Cao brings a completely new, profound, bitter, and uncompromising style to literature. This distinctive sharpness stems from a writer who firmly believes in his own talent and artistic calling. Regardless of whether the book receives immediate public acclaim, the author admires how Nam Cao steadfastly avoids imitating others, declining to say what has already been said or describe things in traditional ways.
The writer concludes by asserting that the Vietnamese literary landscape desperately needs daring artists, unusual creative voices, and distinct individual identities. By daring to write differently from others, Nam Cao delivers fresh aesthetic experiences and proves his remarkable courage. The preface ends with an expression of deep admiration for this fearless pen and a proud introduction of the work to the reading public on October 22, 1941.