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Born in Taiwan, raised in the scholarly traditions of ancient China but forced into the Japanese educational system, Hu Taiming, the protagonist of Orphan of Asia, ultimately finds himself estranged from all three cultures. This autobiographical novel is regarded as an expression of the postwar Taiwanese national consciousness.

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It serves as an eye-opener to a less well-known chapter of Taiwan's history. Library Journal Unique and perceptive look at the consequences of colonial rule and at the roots of some of today's Asian conflicts. -- Deborah Donovan Booklist The novel offers a rich panorama filled with telling economic and political details... The cumulative effect is devastating. Kirkus

Orphan of Asia

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    A Paperback / softback by Zhuoliu Wu, Ioannis Mentzas

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      Publisher: Columbia University Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 22/02/2008
      ISBN13: 9780231137263, 978-0231137263
      ISBN10: 0231137265

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Born in Taiwan, raised in the scholarly traditions of ancient China but forced into the Japanese educational system, Hu Taiming, the protagonist of Orphan of Asia, ultimately finds himself estranged from all three cultures. This autobiographical novel is regarded as an expression of the postwar Taiwanese national consciousness.

      Trade Review
      It serves as an eye-opener to a less well-known chapter of Taiwan's history. Library Journal Unique and perceptive look at the consequences of colonial rule and at the roots of some of today's Asian conflicts. -- Deborah Donovan Booklist The novel offers a rich panorama filled with telling economic and political details... The cumulative effect is devastating. Kirkus

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