Award-winning author R.F. Kuang joins us for an intimate conversation on her remarkable journey to becoming a bestselling novelist. Known for her critically acclaimed works like the Poppy War trilogy, Babel, Yellowface, and Katabasis, Kuang will discuss her evolution as a writer and her insights on storytelling across genres. Join us for an engaging conversation with one of contemporary fiction's most compelling and provocative voices.

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