
Award winning novelist Rebecca Kuang - Yellowface
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Exploring Representation and Competition in Literature
This chapter discusses the character Athena and the complexities of representation among Asian American authors, addressing issues like Highlander syndrome and the model minority myth. It examines the challenges faced by marginalized voices in publishing, the intersection of personal trauma and art, and the ethical implications of storytelling. The conversation also touches on upcoming literary works, including a new novel titled 'Catabasis,' which weaves together fantasy and societal critiques.
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