张大春(born in Taipei, 1957) is a lecturer in the Chinese Language & Literature Department of Fu Jen Catholic University, where he teaches a course on the modern novel, using mostly American novels; he writes about literature for two major newspapers and was previously editor of the prestigious China Times weekly and editor-in- chief of the China Times Express Literature Supplement. From 1993 to 1996 he was a television producer and host of a book review program. Although he is only 40, Taiwan critics describe Prof. Chang as the "master of the novel," and point to his characteristic play on language. Several of his works have appeared in English, French, and German editions, notably his fiction collection, Hi-Hsi, the Patriot (1993). His works span multiple genres: he has published works of science fiction, humor, children's literature, historical fiction, political satire, and horror. His literary criticism includes such titles as "Dr. Jekyll Hides" (1991) and "The Anti-Oedipus of Literature" (1995). Prof. Chang is an appointee of the US Information Agency.