「オセロ」上演史 Othello (Shakespeare in Performance)

Potter, Lois

Manchester University Press（2002/06発売）

• 製本 Paperback:紙装版/ペーパーバック版／ページ数 256 p.
• 言語 ENG
• 商品コード 9780719027260
• DDC分類 822.33

基本説明

The range of productions discussed hare will make this book of interest to all students and enthusiasts of the theatre, as well as making it a significant contribution to ethnic and cultural studies of Shakespeare.

Full 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

Contents

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