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Taiwanese Novel Rethinks History, Colonialism, and Identity
Published Wednesday, July 29, 2026 · Updated July 29
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Key points are extracted by an AI model and may contain errors or omissions. Always check the original sources.- The novel "Taiwan Travelogue" by Yáng Shuāng-zǐ, translated by Lin King, won the 2026 International Booker Prize.
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The article explores the nuanced Taiwanese perspective on its colonial past with Japan and its current relationship with China through interviews with the author and translator of a prize-winning novel.
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