Tao Lin
Tao Lin
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Full Name and Common Aliases
Tao Lin is a Chinese-American writer, best known by his pen name.
Birth and Death Dates
Born on January 1, 1984, in New York City. Still alive.
Nationality and Profession(s)
American poet, novelist, essayist, and editor. He has been active in the literary world since the early 2000s.
Early Life and Background
Tao Lin grew up in New Jersey and later moved to New York City with his family. His father was a Chinese immigrant who had worked as an engineer, while his mother is American. This unique blend of cultural influences likely shaped his writing style and perspective.
As a young adult, Lin attended Rutgers University, where he began to develop his writing skills and explore the literary world. He published his first book of poetry, "American Citizen," in 2007, at just 23 years old.
Major Accomplishments
Throughout his career, Tao Lin has been recognized for his innovative and often provocative style. His work often explores themes of technology addiction, social isolation, and the fragmentation of contemporary life.
Some of his notable accomplishments include:
Publishing several critically acclaimed novels, including "Eddie Said," "Richard Yates," and "Taipei."
Releasing a collection of essays, "Trip: Andy Warhol's Plastic Insects," which blends humor with insightful commentary on modern society.
Founding the literary magazine "Soft Skull Press," where he has published works by other emerging writers.Notable Works or Actions
Tao Lin is known for his bold and often provocative approach to writing. Some of his notable works include:
"Taipei," a novel that explores themes of technology addiction, loneliness, and the search for meaning in modern life.
"Trip: Andy Warhol's Plastic Insects," a collection of essays that blends humor with insightful commentary on contemporary society.Impact and Legacy
Tao Lin's writing has had a significant impact on the literary world. His innovative style and willingness to push boundaries have influenced a new generation of writers.
As a result, he is widely quoted or remembered for his:
Unique perspective on modern life, which often highlights the effects of technology addiction and social isolation.
Innovative writing style, which blends elements of poetry, prose, and essay-writing to create a distinctive narrative voice.
Provocative commentary on contemporary issues, such as consumerism, identity politics, and the role of technology in shaping human experience.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
Tao Lin's writing has had a significant impact on the literary world due to his:
Bold and innovative approach to storytelling, which often challenges readers' assumptions about modern life.
Unflinching examination of contemporary issues, such as technology addiction and social isolation.
* Willingness to push boundaries and explore new forms of narrative expression.
Quotes by Tao Lin
Tao Lin's insights on:
Thousands of years from now they will use my fossil remains as an example of a mistake in the evolutionary process.
He wished his mom had stayed in Taiwan. Raised him here, native. He wished his mom had died early, leaving him to do things for himself. Neil wished for 10 percent increases in kindness, tolerance, social skills, confidence and attractiveness and then felt cheated in life by 10 percent.
A world without right or wrong was a world that did not want itself, anything other than itself, or anything not those two things, but that still wanted something. A world without right or wrong invited you over, complained about you, and gave you cookies. Don’t leave, it said, and gave you a vegan cookie. It avoided eye contact, but touched your knee sometimes. It was the world without right or wrong. It didn’t have any meaning. It just wanted a little meaning.
I’d like to disappear one day... I get the feeling sometimes that I can do that. It’s like there’s some place I really want to go to, and I’m not sure where, but I can still go. I think I’d really like that. I’d sit down one afternoon. I’d say, “Okay now, Susan, time to go.” Clasp my hands or something. Then I’d do it. I’d just be gone then. No one would know. I wouldn’t even know.
He asked if there were more things she had lied about. She said she had to think. She said she was still thinking. After about two minutes she said she was still thinking.
I think Bret Easton Ellis has said that he doesn’t completely identify with his characters. And I think he has referred to them as immoral before.
The gate has a secret passcode. Sara has a secret passcode. She should. Andrew would stand there for years trying combinations. He wouldn’t keep track or develop a strategy but just continue trying different combinations and then Kafka would rise from the grave and write a novel about him.
Sam looked at the sky to see if there were a lot of stars. There seemed to be a normal amount of stars.
