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Translating Trauma With Taiwanese Literature

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Claims of sexual assault and harassment against several public figures emerged in Taiwan earlier this year, leading to what many have called the country's "MeToo" movement. But another crucial moment actually took place in 2017, when Lin Yi-han's novel “Fang Si-Chi's First Love Paradise” was published. On this episode of Zoom In Zoom Out, TaiwanPlus News speaks to Jenna Tang, the English-language translator of “Fang Si-Chi's First Love Paradise.” Jenna explains how this book brought more awareness to sexism in Taiwan society and why it is important for literature to carry narratives of violence and trauma.