Othello
by
Lois Potter
Book Details
Format
Paperback / Softback
Book Series
Shakespeare in Performance
ISBN-10
0719027268
ISBN-13
9780719027260
Publisher
Manchester University Press
Imprint
Manchester University Press
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Jun 27th, 2002
Print length
256 Pages
Weight
360 grams
Dimensions
14.30 x 21.70 x 1.30 cms
Product Classification:
Theatre studiesShakespeare studies & criticismBlack & Asian studies
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"Othello", with its racism, jealousy and sexual stereotyping seems most immediate to contemporary audiences. This work traces Othello's acting tradition as it has affected the roles of Othello, Desdemona and Iago - demonstrating the emphasis placed on different characters in different countries.
Of all Shakespeare''s tragedies, Othello, with its issues of racism, jealousy and sexual stereotyping seems most immediate to contemporary audiences. Traces Othello''s acting tradition as it has affected the roles of Othello, Desdemona and Iago - demonstrating the emphasis placed on different characters in different countries. Examines various stage and screen versions of the play which reflect or challenge current views about race and gender. In depth study of famous Othello actor Paul Robeson, comparing his career to that of Ira Aldridge. The range of productions examined means that the book will appeal to all students and enthusiasts of the theatre, as well as those in the field of ethnic and cultural approaches to Shakespeare
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