Othello - Brossura

Potter, Lois

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0719027268 ISBN 13: 9780719027260

Casa editrice: Manchester Univ Pr, 2002

Riassunto

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.

Su questo libro

L'autore:

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

Product Description:

Of all Shakespeare's tragedies, "Othello", with its issues of 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. It examines various stage and screen versions of the play which reflect or challenge current views about race and gender. An in-depth study of famous Othello actor Paul Robeson compares his career to that of Ira Aldridge. The range of productions examined means that the book should appeal to all students and enthusiasts of the theatre, as well as those in the field of ethnic and cultural approaches to Shakespeare.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Manchester Univ Pr
• Data di pubblicazione: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0719027268
• ISBN 13: 9780719027260
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 242