Brief History of Taiwanese Literature in the 20th Century

Author: Lu Zhuoning
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Publish Date: 2006-05-01
Features: The literature of Taiwan in the 20th century has always been characterized by the literary spirit of resisting authoritarian power, cultural preservation, and national return, which has produced countless outstanding writers and their works, greatly enriching the literary history of "One China." Therefore, this book, with a holistic consciousness, modern awareness, and a conscious commitment to pioneering research, provides a comprehensive review, perspective, and elaboration. Given the uniqueness of literature in Taiwan, this book particularly emphasizes the relationship between the political, cultural, and moral characteristics of social history and the development of literature and its changing aesthetic consciousness. It combines "grand narratives" with "close readings" of individual cases, contrasting historical inquiries with contemporary concerns, offering a comprehensive yet concise account. It is a self-contained narrative of the literary history of Taiwan.