performance in literature

Katie Kitamura is a compelling voice in contemporary literature, celebrated for her incisive exploration of complex themes in her latest novel, "Audition." This book, which delves into the intricacies of performance in literature and the unsettling facets of middle age, comes as a welcome addition to her acclaimed body of work. Recently, she participated in a Katie Kitamura interview where she discussed her fascination with the horror genre in fiction, particularly how it intersects with everyday life. In anticipation of her appearance at the Harvard Humanities Center event, Kitamura reflects on how the realism of her characters collides with uncanny…