{"title":"Yáng Shuang-zi","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection featuring the works of \u003cem\u003eYáng Shuang-zi\u003c\/em\u003e, a renowned author celebrated for her vivid storytelling and unique narratives. This collection includes her notable book \u003cem\u003eTaiwan Travelogue\u003c\/em\u003e, which beautifully blends elements of \u003cstrong\u003eGeneral Fiction\u003c\/strong\u003e with personal insights and cultural observations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYáng Shuang-zi's writing style is engaging and character-driven, often taking readers on a journey through the rich landscapes and vibrant communities of Taiwan. Her narratives not only offer a window into Taiwanese life and culture but also resonate with universal themes of exploration and self-discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach book in this collection presents a distinct tapestry of experiences, making it a delightful choice for readers interested in exploring new worlds through literature. Whether you're an avid fan of travel stories or seeking a fresh perspective through fiction, Yáng Shuang-zi's works promise to be both enlightening and entertaining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe invite you to dive into the world of Yáng Shuang-zi, where every page is a new adventure waiting to be discovered.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"taiwan-travelogue-by-yang-shuang-zi-9781644453155","title":"Taiwan Travelogue","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bittersweet story of love between two women, nested in an artful exploration of language, history, and power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMay 1938. The young novelist Aoyama Chizuko has sailed from her home in Nagasaki, Japan, and arrived in Taiwan. She's been invited there by the Japanese government ruling the island, though she has no interest in their official banquets or imperialist agenda. Instead, Chizuko longs to experience real island life and to taste as much of its authentic cuisine as her famously monstrous appetite can bear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSoon a Taiwanese woman—who is younger even than she is, and who shares the characters of her name—is hired as her interpreter and makes her dreams come true. The charming, erudite, meticulous Chizuru arranges Chizuko's travels all over the Land of the South and also proves to be an exceptional cook. Over scenic train rides and braised pork rice, lively banter and winter melon tea, Chizuko grows infatuated with her companion and intent on drawing her closer. But something causes Chizuru to keep her distance. It's only after a heartbreaking separation that Chizuko begins to grasp what the \"something\" is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDisguised as a translation of a rediscovered text by a Japanese writer, this novel was a sensation on its first publication in Mandarin Chinese in 2020 and won Taiwan's highest literary honor, the Golden Tripod Award. \u003cem\u003eTaiwan Travelogue\u003c\/em\u003e unburies lost colonial histories and deftly reveals how power dynamics inflect our most intimate relationships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ingram Book Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47331662332140,"sku":"9781644453155","price":50.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/13435883482773.jpg?v=1771959103"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/yang-shuang-zi.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}