The New York Review of Books2 months agoBooks'She Talk Her Mind' | Edward MendelsonSmith's first play was inspired by her London borough, pressured by an organizer, leading to an unexpected and enjoyable writing experience. [ more ]
The New York Review of Books2 months agoBooks'She Talk Her Mind' | Edward MendelsonZadie Smith wrote her first play because she felt pressured to do so for her hometown's Borough of Culture campaign. The play was originally meant to be a monologue based on The Canterbury Tales, but it evolved into a full play. [ more ]