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R.F. Kuang visits Tufts, discusses fear, form and fairytales

R.F. Kuang joined the Tufts community for a discussion on writing, identity, and the questions that shape her fiction.

Hosted by the Asian American Center, the event drew a full audience to Distler Performance Hall, where students eagerly awaited with notebooks and copies of her works.

Over the course of an hour, Kuang spoke warmly about her craft, academia, and the delicate balance between critique and care.

Kuang started writing at 19 years old, drawn by the thrill of the unknown, and still loves the feeling of being a beginner.

Her body of work reflects her restless curiosity, with projects like Yellowface, Babel, and Katabasis exploring different genres.

Each new project becomes a way of starting over, driven by her desire to explore new ideas and styles.

She refuses to stay in one place or genre for long.

Author's summary: R.F. Kuang discusses her writing craft and identity at Tufts.

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