The Soldier-Writer, the Expatriate, and Cold War Modernism in Taiwan

Freedom in the Trenches

Autor*innen

• Li-Chun Hsiao

Parameter

• 190 Seiten
• 7 Lesestunden

• Kunst & Kultur
• Über Literatur

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Focusing on Taiwan's postwar modernist literature, the book explores how Cold War conditions uniquely shaped its development, presenting it as a quintessential example of Cold War modernism. It delves into the interplay between soldier-writers and expatriates, illustrating how their experiences and perspectives contributed to a rich literary landscape amidst the tensions of the era. The narrative reveals how these factors collectively fostered a distinct cultural expression, highlighting the complexities of freedom and creativity in a time of conflict.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2022
• Einband: Hardcover