JOURNAL ARTICLE
'She Talk Her Mind'.
Published In: New York Review of Books, 2024, v. 71, n. 4. P. 23 1 of 3
Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3
Authored By: Mendelson, Edward 3 of 3
Abstract
The article focuses on Zadie Smith's journey in writing her first play, "The Wife of Willesden," which was inspired by her London borough's campaign and her accidental commitment to write about her neighborhood. Smith's play, a modern adaptation of Chaucer's "The Wife of Bath's Tale," celebrates one woman's independence in a vibrant, contemporary setting, while also exploring themes of authority, freedom, and self-expression.
Additional Information
- Source:New York Review of Books. 2024/03, Vol. 71, Issue 4, p23
- Document Type:Performance Review
- Subject Area:Literature and Writing
- Publication Date:2024
- ISSN:0028-7504
- Accession Number:175323429
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