Katie Kitamura, a celebrated novelist and a recent Guggenheim Fellow, is at the forefront of contemporary literature with her latest release, “Audition,” which delves into the unsettling aspects of family life and midlife anxieties.In the upcoming conversation hosted by the Mahindra Humanities Center, Kitamura will explore critical themes of performance and privacy as they intertwine with the eerie elements of horror fiction.
Katie Kitamura: Exploring Horror in Her Latest Novel
Katie Kitamura, acclaimed author and recent Guggenheim Fellow, is making waves with her latest novel, “Audition,” which delves deep into the intricacies of midlife and the unsettling nature of identity.As she prepares for a special Harvard author event with Claire Messud, Kitamura reflects on the horror elements that punctuate her work, drawing connections to the uncanny realities of family life and personal secrets.