“Taiwan’s Literature of Transgressive Sexuality,” in Fran Martin (trans.) Angelwings: Contemporary Queer Fiction From Taiwan, Honolulu: University of Hawai’i Press, 2003, pp. 1-28. (original) (raw)

This work explores the emergence and significance of tongzhi literature in Taiwan during the 1990s, highlighting its role in articulating and transforming public discourse on queer sexualities. The introduction contextualizes the cultural and social shifts that contributed to this literary movement, describing the rise of queer identities and communities in Taiwan amidst global mobility. The narratives presented in the collection interrogate conventional notions of sexuality and identity, revealing their intricate connections with cultural location and the socio-political landscape of contemporary Taiwan.