Jane Smiley, author of the Pulitzer-Prize-winner A Thousand Acres, recently shared how Shakespeare’s King Lear irritated her into writing her Pulitzer-winning novel. Her essay joins many others in Living with Shakespeare: Essays by Writers, Actors, and Directors. Find out more here as she discusses why she has forgiven Shakespeare.
Jane Smiley’s A Thousand Acres celebrates twelve years of publication this year. The Pulitzer-winning author is keeping quiet about her current project. Until then, take a look at her latest novel, Private Life. If you would like to find out more, check out a review here.
