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books2 years ago•3 min saved

Exploring the Boundaries of Art through 'Yellowface' Satire.

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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literature2 years ago•4 min saved

The Sinister Implications of 'Yellowface' and White Privilege.

R.F. Kuang's new novel Yellowface is a satirical commentary on the exploitation and rigors writers face under the pressure to be successful. The story follows a young white author who steals the manuscript of her dead Asian friend, finishes it, and publishes it as her own. The novel tackles the topic of cultural appropriation and challenges the idea of what kind of stories writers are allowed to write given their race, gender, sexual orientation, etc. Yellowface also raises questions about desire and greed, and about privilege on both sides of the spectrum for white writers and diverse writers.

via NPR|

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