Taiwanese Novel "Taiwan Travelogue" Wins International Booker Prize; Full Speeches from Jury Chair, Author Yang Shuang-tzu, and Translator Lin Chin-ling
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The Taiwanese novel "Taiwan Travelogue," written by Yang Shuang-tzu and translated into English by Lin Chin-ling, has won the prestigious International Booker Prize in London. This article provides the full text of the speeches by the chair of the judges, Yang, and Lin. Yang emphasized the connection between literature and politics, dedicating the award to Taiwan's century-long pursuit of freedom. Lin explained her decision to translate only works from Taiwan and how her translation strategies challenge industry norms to present Taiwan's multicultural reality.