| Othello Contributor(s): Potter, Lois (Author) |
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ISBN: 0719027268 ISBN-13: 9780719027260 Publisher: Manchester University Press OUR PRICE: $22.75 Product Type: Paperback Published: June 2002 Annotation: Lois Potter traces "Othello" 's acting tradition as it affected the playing of Othello, Desdemona, characters originally played by a white actor and a boy, respectively, and Iago. She examines the stage and screen versions of the play, including a full study of Paul Robeson's 1943 avatar of the character, that reflect or challenge current views about race and gender. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Literary Criticism | Shakespeare - Performing Arts | Theater - History & Criticism |
| Dewey: 822.33 |
| LCCN: 2002066020 |
| Series: Shakespeare in Performance |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (0.75 lbs) 256 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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 |