Exploring the Boundaries of Art through 'Yellowface' Satire.

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Exploring the Boundaries of Art through 'Yellowface' Satire.
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R.F. Kuang's latest novel, Yellowface, explores cultural appropriation and identity through the story of a writer who steals her friend's manuscript and intentionally misrepresents her own racial identity. Kuang believes that fiction should be about imagining outside our own perspective and stepping into other people's shoes. The book has generated buzz and sparked discussions about cultural ownership and absurdities within the publishing industry. Kuang also discusses her process of writing an unlikable character and cracking the code of what makes her interesting to listen to.

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