Liu Na'ou studied in Taiwan and
Tokyo,
Japan, and eventually pursued a degree at
Aurora University in Shanghai in 1926. His works encompassed various genres, including novels, essays, critiques, and translations, and his writing style aligned with the modernist approach. Liu's translations include a selection of Japanese short stories titled
Erotic Culture and
Vladimir Friche’s
The Sociology of Art. The films he produced were mainly of the softcore genre, and many are now considered lost. He also introduced the shooting technique known as “
ciné œil”. Liu Na'ou's feelings towards Shanghai were complex, as revealed in his diary. On the one hand, he expressed his disdain for the debauchery and excesses of Shanghai, while on the other hand, he celebrated its enchantment. His diary from 1927, now preserved in the
National Museum of Taiwan Literature, provides insights into his family, interests, reading habits, creative process, and social interactions. It stands as an important historical document for Taiwanese writers involved in the development of the Shinkankakuha movement in Shanghai, China. == References ==