Othello

by Lois Potter, Jim Bulman (Series Editor), Carol Chillington Rutter (Series Editor)

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

256 pages, Paperback

First published June 27, 2002

Reviews

[David Loveland · Rating 2 out of 5]

Reasonably relevant dissertation reading, but it's hard to engage with a book about different actor's performances when no footage survives to illustrate/validate the spectator's interpretation.