Name: 刺與浪：跨世代台灣同志散文讀本
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刺與浪：跨世代台灣同志散文讀本

A powerful Taiwanese queer prose reader. Experience raw emotions as 27 authors guide you through an intimate journey of love and self-discovery.

⟡ 40 years of queer history
⟡ 27 acclaimed authors
⟡ Deeply intimate stories

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Thorns and Waves: A Taiwanese Queer Reader
Deep Conversations on Love and Soul

Words that caress like a gentle touch, guiding you through every texture of flowing desire.

In the quiet of the night, let these delicate words soothe your deepest, hidden longings.
This is an intimate conversation dedicated solely to you and your inner soul.

Thorns and Waves: A Trans-generational Taiwanese Queer Prose Reader, edited by Yang Chia-Hsien, gathers the profound writings of 27 acclaimed authors over the past forty years, taking you beyond societal frameworks to bravely embrace your truest emotional palpitations.

Why You'll Love It

Cross-Generational Queer Portraits

A collection of prose masterpieces from 27 renowned authors, showcasing the life struggles and flowing desires of different generations.

Deep Inquiry and Resonance

From physical boundaries to soul identity, these words accompany you to find your own emotional belonging between the lines.

Fearless and Gentle

Breaking the constraints of gender norms, it heals scars with delicate strokes, empowering you with the courage to love.

Strip away the shell to reveal the true soul

Embrace every unique facet of yourself amidst the comforting embrace of words.

Kelly Cheng

Certified Sexologist
Registered Social Worker

Sexologist's Notes

Thorns and Waves: A Trans-generational Taiwanese Queer Prose Reader is not just literature; it's a guide to exploring your mind and senses. As you read, the words feel like a gentle caress, peeling away our preconceived notions of body and desire. Witnessing the cross-generational authors' struggles in love and pain will help you better understand and accept the fluidity of your own desires, finding fearless courage in intimate relationships. This is a profound work perfect for reading with a partner or for self-reflection in solitude.

Best Usage Moments

Choose a dedicated moment, and let the words guide you into a joyful exploration of your deepest soul.

Late Night Solitude

In the dead of night, turn on a warm lamp and let the delicate words lead you into the softest corners of your heart, directly facing those unspoken true desires and emotional bonds.

Afternoon Co-Reading

Snuggle up on the sofa and pick a touching prose to read aloud softly to your partner. Through the resonance of the stories, open up deep conversations about bodies and love, bringing yourselves closer together.

Seeking Solace During Low Tides

When feeling lost or exhausted about identity or relationships, open the pages and let the words of predecessors become a warm embrace, steadily catching your vulnerability and restoring your strength to move forward.

Specifications

Editor	Yang Chia-Hsien
Authors Included	27 renowned authors including Pai Hsien-yung and Chu T'ien-hsin
Thematic Focus	Queer life, identity, and the exploration of love and desire
Content Scope	Taiwanese queer prose writing from 1982 to 2019

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Who is Thorns and Waves suitable for?

This book is suitable for anyone interested in literature, gender issues, and self-exploration. Whether you identify as queer or not, you will find deep resonance regarding love, the body, and the soul through the delicate strokes of these cross-generational authors.

Which authors are included in this reader?

Edited by Yang Chia-Hsien, this book selects essays from 27 acclaimed authors across generations, including Pai Hsien-yung, Chu T'ien-hsin, Chiu Miao-chin, and Chen Ke-hua, spanning nearly forty years of Taiwanese queer literature.

Will reading this book help with self-identity?

Absolutely. The book authentically presents many authors' collisions and struggles with identity searches and authoritarian systems. These words act as gentle companions, guiding you to face your inner vulnerabilities and find the strength to accept yourself.

What does the title Thorns and Waves signify?

"Thorns" symbolize the restrictions and scars brought by societal systems, yet they also carry stimulation; "Waves" represent the surging of desires and the freedom of the soul. The title accurately captures the complex situations people face in society and emotions.

Is the content of this book too heavy?

While the book explores illness, pain, and systemic oppression, it also deeply portrays the sweetness of ordinary days and the warmth of successfully managing intimate relationships, revealing a continuous, gentle strength amidst tears and laughter.

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