The Song of the Carriage (enhanced Edition)

About This Novel

Based on interviews with survivors, their relatives and friends, and the collection and review of a large number of confidential files, this book uses the form of reportage to describe the short but fiery life of Taiwanese revolutionary youth Chung Ho-tung of Hakka origin - from resisting Japanese colonial rule, to returning from a narrow escape to join the anti-Japanese war, to dedicating himself to education to reform Taiwanese society, to finally dying generously for the liberation of Taiwan and sacrificing his ideals. Using many similar "Chung Ho-tungs" as a background, and through the intertwining of historical materials, records, and literature, the author strives to restore and reconstruct Taiwan's modern history that has been deliberately annihilated or even distorted since the first half of the twentieth century. In the process of tracing the revolutionary career and life trajectory of these young people, this book firmly conveys to us the power contained in the depths of history. With the help of this power, readers can get close to the memories on both sides of the Taiwan Strait that are full of pain and regret from a new perspective. This book was selected as the best novel in Taiwan in 1988 (Hong Xingfu Novel Award). In 1991, it ranked first in the "United Literature" top ten best book writers. Hou Hsiao-hsien created the movies "Sad City" and "Good Men and Good Women" based on part of the prototype of this story, and won the Golden Lion Award at the 46th Venice International Film Festival.

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