The Inspired Island: The Man behind the Book

Overview

Wang Wen-xin, a revered novelist, is known for his deep appreciation of words and slow, deliberate writing style. He co-founded the literary magazine Modern Literature with classmates from National Taiwan University. His notable work, “Family Catastrophe,” published in 1973, was praised for its innovative language and realistic portrayal of interpersonal relationships. Another significant work, “Backed against the Sea,” took 25 years to complete and is celebrated for its modernist beauty. Wang is currently working on a new book, though its release date is unconfirmed.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

April 9, 2011

Original language

Chinese

Spoken languages

Chinese

Countries

Taiwan

Director

Lin Jing-Jie

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

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