90s Taiwanese punk lit
After the lifting of martial law in 1987, Taiwan’s rapid democratisation nurtured a vibrant counter-culture, including a wave of literature marked by stylistic experimentation, marginal voices, and a critical questioning of state narratives.
This period is often described as the “golden age” of tóngzhì (同志) lit, in which writers placed lesbian, gay and queer experiences at the centre of innovative, politically charged work.
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last updated March, 2026
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woah i’d never heard about this! can’t wait to dive in!
pachinkoOP
yay excited to hear your thoughts! i think The Membranes or Notes of a Crocodile are good places to start, but go crazy
funny enough i actually have those on my list already 😅 someone must have recommended them many moons ago
pachinkoOP
perfect!! i just read The Membranes and it was mind bending
