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Orphan of Asia
Zhuoliu Wu
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Description for Orphan of Asia
Paperback. Born in Taiwan, raised in the scholarly traditions of ancient China but forced into the Japanese educational system, Hu Taiming, the protagonist of Orphan of Asia, ultimately finds himself estranged from all three cultures. This autobiographical novel is regarded as an expression of the postwar Taiwanese national consciousness. Translator(s): Mentzas, Ioannis. Series: Modern Chinese Literature from Taiwan. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 210 x 140 x 13. Weight in Grams: 281.
Born in Japanese-occupied Taiwan, raised in the scholarly traditions of ancient China by his grandfather but forced into the Japanese educational system, Hu Taiming, the protagonist of Orphan of Asia, ultimately finds himself estranged from all three cultures. Wu's autobiographical novel, completed in 1945, is widely regarded as a classic of modern Asian literature and a groundbreaking expression of the postwar Taiwanese national consciousness. Originally written in Japanese and now translated into English for the first time, Orphan of Asia offers a powerful depiction of the political, cultural, and psychological impact of colonialism. Orphan of Asia begins during Taiming's childhood ... Read more
Born in Japanese-occupied Taiwan, raised in the scholarly traditions of ancient China by his grandfather but forced into the Japanese educational system, Hu Taiming, the protagonist of Orphan of Asia, ultimately finds himself estranged from all three cultures. Wu's autobiographical novel, completed in 1945, is widely regarded as a classic of modern Asian literature and a groundbreaking expression of the postwar Taiwanese national consciousness. Originally written in Japanese and now translated into English for the first time, Orphan of Asia offers a powerful depiction of the political, cultural, and psychological impact of colonialism. Orphan of Asia begins during Taiming's childhood ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Columbia University Press
Condition
New
Series
Modern Chinese Literature from Taiwan
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780231137263
SKU
V9780231137263
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About Zhuoliu Wu
Zhouliu Wu (1900-1976) was a famous journalist and one of Taiwan's leading literary figures, well known for his realistic, politically charged short stories and novels, including The Fig and Formosan Weeping Forsythia.
Reviews for Orphan of Asia
It serves as an eye-opener to a less well-known chapter of Taiwan's history. Library Journal Unique and perceptive look at the consequences of colonial rule and at the roots of some of today's Asian conflicts.
Deborah Donovan Booklist The novel offers a rich panorama filled with telling economic and political details... The cumulative effect is devastating. Kirkus
Deborah Donovan Booklist The novel offers a rich panorama filled with telling economic and political details... The cumulative effect is devastating. Kirkus