Kishū An Literary Forest Introduction
The Taipei City Government's Cultural Affairs Bureau has established the "Kishu An New Museum" at the end of Tong'an Street as the first literary specialized arts space in Taipei City, entrusted to the Taiwan Literature Development Foundation for management since June 2011. The "Kishu An New Museum," named "Kishu An Literary Forest," combines with the South City Literary Park, providing a comfortable and pleasant space for readers to read, write, drink tea, sip coffee, and chat with like-minded individuals indoors and outdoors. Readers and literature enthusiasts can also unexpectedly meet their favorite writers, critics, and publishers here. The historical building of "Kishu An" was originally a Japanese-style restaurant during the Japanese occupation and later became quarters for public educational personnel after the war. Located in South City, it radiates to nearby Tong'an Street, Xiamen Street, Kinmen Street, and Guling Street, reaching as far as the National Taiwan Normal University and National Taiwan University area, making it a significant site in the history of post-war literature development in Taiwan. It is the birthplace of literary organizations such as the "Blue Star Poetry Society," "Literary Magazine," "Modern Literature," "Prairie," and "University" magazine, as well as literary institutions like the "China Literary Association" and "National Language Daily." Publishers such as Chuenwen, Hongfan, Erya, and Yuanyou have also expanded their literary ideals here, featuring writers like Lin Haiyin, Lin Liang, Yu Guangzhong, Wang Wenxing, and Yindi. Therefore, it is anticipated that "Kishu An" and the "Kishu An New Museum" will serve as a core and starting point to recreate the historical context and treasures of literature in the future.
