Impossible to Swallow-Collection of Short ...

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Impossible to Swallow by C. J. Anderson-Wu is a powerful collection of short stories that delves into the harrowing impact of Taiwan's White Terror-a period of political repression that lasted for decades. Through a series of deeply personal narratives, C. J. Anderson-Wu brings to life the struggles of ordinary people caught in the grip of authoritarian rule, exploring themes of fear, loss, and resilience.
Each story offers a unique perspective on the era, from the plight of political prisoners to the quiet suffering of families left behind. The collection not only preserves the memory of those affected but also serves as a stark reminder of the fragility of freedom. With a blend of historical insight and literary craftsmanship, Impossible to Swallow is an essential read for anyone seeking to understand Taiwan's past and the enduring consequences of state oppression.

Über den Autor

C. J. Anderson-Wu () is a Taiwanese writer and literary activist whose work explores themes of historical trauma, transitional justice, and human rights. Her writing focuses on Taiwan's authoritarian past, particularly the White Terror period (1949-1987), during which tens of thousands of people were persecuted under martial law.Anderson-Wu's acclaimed short story collections Impossible to Swallow (2017) and The Surveillance (2021) delve into the psychological and societal scars left by this era. Her third book, Endangered Youth-Taiwan, Hong Kong, Ukraine (2025), expands her scope to examine the shared struggles for freedom and identity in these three regions. Her poetry collection, Clear My Name-Taiwan, Hong Kong, Ukraine (2025), was shortlisted for the Flying Island Poetry Manuscript Contest.Anderson-Wu's stories and poems have received recognition from numerous international literary platforms, including the Strands Lit International Flash Fiction Competition(2019), the Art of Unity Creative Award by the International Human Rights Art Festival(2022), the Writers' Mastermind Contest(2022), the Invisible City Blurred Genre Literature Competition(2023), the Wordweavers Literature Contest(2023, 2025), the Flying Island Poetry Manuscript Contest(2024), and the Premio Letterario Internazionale Città di Arona(2025).

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Erscheinungsjahr:	2025
Genre:	Importe , Romane & Erzählungen
Rubrik:	Belletristik
Medium:	Taschenbuch
ISBN-13:	9789869497701
ISBN-10:	9869497705
Sprache:	Englisch
Einband:	Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor:	C. J. Anderson-Wu
Hersteller:	Serenity International
Verantwortliche Person für die EU:	Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de
Maße:	178 x 108 x 10 mm
Von/Mit:	C. J. Anderson-Wu
Erscheinungsdatum:	06.06.2025
Gewicht:	0,148 kg