‘Taiwan Travelogue’ Wins International Booker Prize
"Taiwan Travelogue," authored by Yang Shuang-zi and translated by Lin King, has been awarded the prestigious International Booker Prize, marking the first time a novel translated from Mandarin has achieved this honor. Set against the backdrop of 1930s Japanese-ruled Taiwan, the narrative utilizes a culinary journey and a same-sex romance to explore complex intersections of power, colonialism and identity. The landmark achievement underscores the growing international reach of Taiwanese cultural exports.
