Perhaps for every Vietnamese, it is impossible not to know a few lines of lục bát folk poetry or verses from “The Tale of Kiều”. Alongside “The Tale of Kiều” and "The Lament of the Soldier’s Wife”, Vietnamese classical and modern literature boasts many outstanding works composed in two poetic forms rich with national identity: lục bát and song thất lục bát. For a long time, Vietnamese literary scholars, both at home and abroad, have not only delved deeply into specific works but have also shown great interest in exploring these two poetic forms, which have contributed significantly to the success of these immortal masterpieces. However, until now, there has been no dedicated, comprehensive study on either of these poetic forms. In this context, the book "Lục Bát and Song Thất Lục Bát: History of Development and Genre Characteristics" by Dr. Phan Diễm Phương fills this significant gap. Through a meticulous survey, analysis, and comparison of a wide range of representative lục bát and song thất lục bát works that have graced Vietnamese literature over five centuries—from the classical to the modern era—the author provides a comprehensive overview of their developmental journey and genre characteristics. This work highlights the close relationship between the nation’s poetic rules and the thematic depth of these distinctive poetic forms.