英文摘要 |
Travel writings about western countries are rarely seen and preserved during theJapanese colonial period in Taiwan. Dr. Tsungming Tu’s World Travel Notes, one of Taiwan’sfew remaining works, demonstrates how traveling abroad could influence thewriter’s thoughts. In the book, all the details related to the journey—ranging from thewriter’s knowledge, cultural capital, travel motives, to itinerary plannings, scenery visitsand interactions with the indigenous people—indicate that travel is closely associatedwith narratives. Through travel writings, Dr. Tu experienced the differences between thewestern countries and his hometown, while reflecting upon his life stories, and furthergaining a new perspective on life and the world. This paper aims to explore how Dr. Tuviewed the modernity of western societies, and to analyze his narrative tactics so as tounveil the symbolic implications hidden between the lines. Through compiling his travelogues,medical observation experiences, and cultural writings, the paper is expected topresent the general features of exotic travel writings during the Japanese colonial periodin Taiwan. |