Born in Lukang, Li Ang is a renowned Taiwanese writer and longtime professor at Chinese Culture University. Known for her bold exploration of taboo subjects, sexuality, and power, she has earned international acclaim, with coverage in The New York Times, Yomiuri Shimbun, and Le Monde. Her works, including The Butcher’s Wife, Mysterious Garden, and Visible Ghosts, have been published worldwide. Recent fictional projects explore the world of gastronomy. Li Ang’s honors include France’s Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres, and Nobel laureate Kenzaburō Ōe hailed her as a leading Chinese woman writer of her era.