R. F. Kuang – a contemporary American novelist of Chinese descent, author of the acclaimed «The Poppy War» trilogy and the bestseller «Babel», Nebula Award winner. Her fiction blends dark fantasy with Chinese history, colonial critique, and the politics of language. She is also a researcher in postcolonial studies at Oxford.
✨ Born in China, raised in the US, balancing two cultures in her worldview. 🎓 Entered Harvard at just 17. 🖊️ Wrote her debut novel at 19. 🔥 «The Poppy War» draws heavily on 20th-century Chinese history, including the Nanjing Massacre. 📖 «Babel» became a sensation in 2022, topping bestseller lists. 🏆 She was the youngest ever finalist for the World Fantasy Award. 🌍 At Oxford, she researches imperialism and translation. 📺 Film rights to «The Poppy War» were acquired by a studio. 💡 Her books often explore the power of language and translation. ☕ She writes with coffee but prefers tea when reading. 😄 Joked that her works are the opposite of “cosy fantasy bedtime reads.”