Othello by Lois Potter

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Othello by Lois Potter

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

Lois Potter is Ned B Allen Professor of English at the University of Delaware

SKU	Unavailable
ISBN 13	9780719027260
ISBN 10	0719027268
Title	Othello
Author	Lois Potter
Series	Shakespeare In Performance
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Manchester University Press
Year published	2002-06-27
Number of pages	256
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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