Ho Xuan Huong (1772–1822) was a Vietnamese poet born at the end of the Le dynasty. A single woman in a Confucian society, her works show her to be independent-minded and resistant to societal norms, especially through her socio-political commentaries and her use of frank sexual humor and expressions. The charm of Ho Xuan Huong's poetry is formed from an outstanding and unique talent. The style and aesthetics of Ho Xuan Huong's poetry have a direct impact on the flow of Vietnamese poetry in the period from medieval to modern, prompting the emergence of new poetic styles and trends. She has contributed to changing the mentality and character of Vietnamese people in the past and now, urging them to dare to fight, to live more freely, to be equal and to be happier.