Phoenix

Author: Zhu Yong
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Publish Date: 2000-04-01
Features: For mainland readers, Taiwanese prose is like a landscape neither too far nor too close. It's not too far because many Taiwanese writers have become wildly popular in mainland China at some point or another. Though separated by countless mountains and rivers and the vast geographical barrier, the gentle whispers of the muses cannot be stopped. Thus, the sounds of wind and rain stirred by the pens of literary masters across the strait echo through the depths of time and space, resounding with a rustling sound. It's not too close because the beautiful scenery of deep mountains and lush valleys, though picturesque, is not easily accessible. How many can stoop down, take the steps, wander among the green forests and deep gorges, and glimpse the true faces of Buddhist temples and gardens, or plunge into the water to feel its warmth and coolness? Therefore, in today's era of growing cross-strait exchanges after the lifting of restrictions at sea, it is more necessary than ever to showcase the overall picture of Taiwanese prose. This will allow mainland readers to enter this vast landscape from more perspectives, and after a thorough exploration, gain a holistic view of Chinese literature.