Katie Kitamura Discusses Horror and Performance in Fiction
April 22, 2025

Katie Kitamura, an acclaimed novelist and 2025 Guggenheim Fellow, is set to enthrall audiences at an upcoming Harvard author event where she will discuss her latest novel, "Audition." Known for her innovative storytelling and keen exploration of performance in literature, Kitamura delves into the complexities of midlife and family dynamics, often with a hint of horror literature's unsettling themes.In "Audition," she intriguingly weaves a narrative that examines the uncanny, as characters grapple with their identities and relationships within the confined spaces of a New York City apartment.
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