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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
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
Über den Autor
Lois Potter is Ned B Allen Professor of English at the University of Delaware
Inhaltsverzeichnis
List of Plates
Series Editors' Preface
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Part One: 'Othello' before Robeson
1. Othello's play
2. Desdemona's play
3. Iago's play
4. Interval: Alternative 'Othello's in the modern age
Part Two: Robeson and after
5. Othello becomes contemporary: Ira Aldridge and Paul Robeson
6. The Robeson legacy I: White Othellos on film, stage and television
7. The Robeson legacy II: Casting 'Othello', 1960-1997
8. 'Othello' and the end of the century: Sex and soldiers
Appendix
Bibliography
Index
Series Editors' Preface
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Part One: 'Othello' before Robeson
1. Othello's play
2. Desdemona's play
3. Iago's play
4. Interval: Alternative 'Othello's in the modern age
Part Two: Robeson and after
5. Othello becomes contemporary: Ira Aldridge and Paul Robeson
6. The Robeson legacy I: White Othellos on film, stage and television
7. The Robeson legacy II: Casting 'Othello', 1960-1997
8. 'Othello' and the end of the century: Sex and soldiers
Appendix
Bibliography
Index
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: | 2002 |
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Genre: | Importe, Lyrik & Dramatik |
Rubrik: | Belletristik |
Medium: | Taschenbuch |
Inhalt: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
ISBN-13: | 9780719027260 |
ISBN-10: | 0719027268 |
Sprache: | Englisch |
Einband: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
Autor: | Potter, Lois |
Redaktion: |
Bulman, Jim
Chillington Rutter, Carol |
Hersteller: | Manchester University Press |
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: | Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de |
Maße: | 216 x 140 x 16 mm |
Von/Mit: | Lois Potter |
Erscheinungsdatum: | 01.09.2002 |
Gewicht: | 0,377 kg |
Über den Autor
Lois Potter is Ned B Allen Professor of English at the University of Delaware
Inhaltsverzeichnis
List of Plates
Series Editors' Preface
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Part One: 'Othello' before Robeson
1. Othello's play
2. Desdemona's play
3. Iago's play
4. Interval: Alternative 'Othello's in the modern age
Part Two: Robeson and after
5. Othello becomes contemporary: Ira Aldridge and Paul Robeson
6. The Robeson legacy I: White Othellos on film, stage and television
7. The Robeson legacy II: Casting 'Othello', 1960-1997
8. 'Othello' and the end of the century: Sex and soldiers
Appendix
Bibliography
Index
Series Editors' Preface
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Part One: 'Othello' before Robeson
1. Othello's play
2. Desdemona's play
3. Iago's play
4. Interval: Alternative 'Othello's in the modern age
Part Two: Robeson and after
5. Othello becomes contemporary: Ira Aldridge and Paul Robeson
6. The Robeson legacy I: White Othellos on film, stage and television
7. The Robeson legacy II: Casting 'Othello', 1960-1997
8. 'Othello' and the end of the century: Sex and soldiers
Appendix
Bibliography
Index
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: | 2002 |
---|---|
Genre: | Importe, Lyrik & Dramatik |
Rubrik: | Belletristik |
Medium: | Taschenbuch |
Inhalt: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
ISBN-13: | 9780719027260 |
ISBN-10: | 0719027268 |
Sprache: | Englisch |
Einband: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
Autor: | Potter, Lois |
Redaktion: |
Bulman, Jim
Chillington Rutter, Carol |
Hersteller: | Manchester University Press |
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: | Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de |
Maße: | 216 x 140 x 16 mm |
Von/Mit: | Lois Potter |
Erscheinungsdatum: | 01.09.2002 |
Gewicht: | 0,377 kg |
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