“In the Gallery” showcases Smith’s relationship to visual art. These essays include a profile of Jay-Z, who Smith likens to an “elder statesman” (72), and a profile of Keegan Michael-Key and Jordan Peele, the creators of the sketch comedy show Key & Peele, as well as a more personal essay about Smith’s evolving relationship to Joni Mitchell’s music. “In the Audience” places Smith in the role of a critic and spectator, and shows her engaging with popular culture forms, such as television, film, music and comedy. Penguin Press, 2018.įeel Free, a collection of essays and writings published by Zadie Smith in recent years, is divided into five parts: “In the World,” “In the Audience,” “In the Gallery,” “On the Bookshelf,” and “Feel Free.” “In the World” primarily tackles recent political questions, including the U.K.’s vote to leave the European Union, the planned demolition of libraries in London, rising xenophobia and hostility in British culture, climate change and multiculturalism. The following version of this book was used to create this study guide: Smith, Zadie.
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