The Inspired Island: The Man behind the Book
Directed by Lin Jing-Jie
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.
Duration
1h 43m
Released
April 9, 2011
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Part ofThe The Inspired Island (Series)
Includes The Inspired Island: Unfulfilled Dreams (2020), The Inspired Island: Home In Two Cities (2011), The Inspired Island: I Remember (2022), The Inspired Island: River Without Banks (2014), The Inspired Island: The Man behind the Book (2011), The Inspired Island: Multiflorate Splendour (2015), The Inspired Island: Towards the Completion of a Poem (2011), The Inspired Island: My City (2015), The Inspired Island: 1918 (2015), The Inspired Island: Boundary (2014), The Inspired Island: The Untrammeled Traveler (2011), The Inspired Island: Port of Mists (2011), The Inspired Island: A Lean Soul (2021), The Inspired Island: The Coming of Tulku (2011), The Inspired Island: A Life That Sings (2014), The Inspired Island: A Lifetime In Chinese Literature (2015), and The Inspired Island: Still Young (2022).
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