Immerse yourself in the world of literary and cultural appreciation.
Translated Chinese literature is a treasure trove that contains a wealth of captivating stories with universal appeal and emotional resonance, artfully crafted by a diverse array of talented Chinese authors.
Oo-pe̍h-tshiat: Taiwanese Pork Delicacy for the Common Folk by Ema Fu (unpublished full-book translation funded by the Taiwan Ministry of Culture)
Healing, Redefined: An Anthropologist’s Reflection on a Mother-Daughter Journey Through Illness by Liu Shao-Hua (excerpt funded by the Taiwan Ministry of Culture)
Night Wanderings: A Chronicle of a Teenage Girl’s Coming of Age During Taiwan’s Political Awakening by Hui Chen Fang (excerpt funded by the Taiwan Ministry of Culture)
Encyclopedia of Restoration by PeiChin Chiang (excerpt funded by the Taiwan Ministry of Culture)
By Mai Wu
Translated by Marianne Yeh
Come and visit Suzhou, an ancient Chinese city with 2,500 years of history. Neighboring Shanghai, Suzhou is nicknamed “Venice of the East” and is famous for elaborate residential garden estates, poetic street names, melodic dialect, and crisscrossing canals. Join the author as she takes you on a journey through the daily lives of Suzhou locals, visiting places, discovering untold tales, experiencing customs, tasting food, and appreciating history and art.