Adapting James Baldwin: A Delicate Process
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A new stage adaptation of James Baldwin's novel 'Giovanni's Room' highlights the challenges and rewards of translating Baldwin's complex themes of masculinity, queerness, and identity from page to stage, showcasing the importance of careful adaptation to do justice to his work.
How Do You Adapt James Baldwin? Very Carefully. The New York Times
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