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R.F. Kuang says there’s 'quite a lot' of herself in 'Katabasis' protagonist Alice

Jun 16, 2026 · 9m
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  • R.F. Kuang's fantasy novel 'Katabasis' is now in paperback.
  • The story follows rival doctoral students studying magic at Cambridge.
  • Kuang sees herself and her husband in the novel's protagonists.

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R.F. Kuang
R.F. Kuang
Chinese-American writer · 4 podcast appearances
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