The Politics of Paul Robeson's Othello |
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| Author:
| Swindall, Lindsey R. |
| Series title: | Margaret Walker Alexander Series in African American Studies |
| ISBN: | 978-1-61703-203-5 |
| Publication Date: | Sep 2011 |
| Publisher: | University Press of Mississippi
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $43.00 |
Book Description:
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Examines the historical and political context of acclaimed African American actor Paul Robeson's three portrayals of Shakespeare's Othello in the United Kingdom and the United States. All three of the productions, when considered together, provide an intriguing glimpse into Robeson's artistry as well as his political activism.
Examines the historical and political context of acclaimed African American actor Paul Robeson's three portrayals of Shakespeare's Othello in the United Kingdom and the United States. All three of the productions, when considered together, provide an intriguing glimpse into Robeson's artistry as well as his political activism.