Taipei Story

Rebecca F. Kuang (R.F. Kuang) is a Chinese-American author best known for her critically acclaimed fantasy and literary fiction. Born in 1996, she gained prominence with The Poppy War trilogy, inspired by Chinese history and mythology, which blends dark fantasy with themes of war and power. Her literary fiction debut, Babel (2022), received widespread acclaim for its exploration of language, colonialism, and academia. Known for her sharp prose and thought-provoking narratives, Kuang is celebrated as one of the most dynamic voices in modern fiction.