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China Mieville, “Perdido Street Station,” 2002

KPFA - Radio Wolinsky

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Influences and Reflections on Speculative Fiction

This chapter explores the speaker's engagement with cyberpunk literature and its unexpected resonance in their work, despite a preference for surreal and grotesque themes. It highlights the impact of Lovecraft's prose and the speaker's integration of horror in their writing, while emphasizing that all literature intersects with politics. Additionally, the chapter addresses the complexities of character development in fiction, advocating for a nuanced approach to authenticity and artistic expression.

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