Translating a Journey Through Colonial Taiwan | Zoom In Zoom Out

The award-winning book “Taiwan Travelogue: A Novel” by Taiwanese author Yang Shuang-zi depicts the journey of two women, one Japanese and one Taiwanese, as they travel by train through colonial Taiwan. On this episode of Zoom In Zoom Out, TaiwanPlus reporter Jeremy Olivier sits down with the novel’s English translator and award-winner, Lin King, to discuss what made this novel the winner of the prestigious National Book Award for Translated Literature in 2024. #TaiwanPlus #TaiwanPlusNews #TaiwanNews - TaiwanPlus｜https://www.taiwanplus.com TaiwanPlus presents the country’s unique voice on not only local issues but also world events. Connect with TaiwanPlus » Watch shows made by TaiwanPlus    / @taiwanplus   » Like us on Facebook:   / taiwanplusnews   » Tweet us on Twitter:   / taiwanplusnews   » Follow us on Instagram:   / taiwanplus