Chien A-tao was a regularly recurring character in the works of celebrated Taiwanese novelist Yeh Shih-tao (1925-2008). Yeh’s semi-autobiographical story Son of Taiwan – Chien A-Tao is today one of the author’s most recognized works. In his simple, realistic style of writing, author Yeh Shih-tao narrates how his protagonist Chien A-tao suffers for his ideals and describes Chien’s everyday torment, distress, and resilience. This exhibition of donated works pays homage to Tainan-native Yeh Shih-tao’s literary legacy through this extensive collection of his literary works and personal materials.
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