Shakespeare's Desdemona, A Study Of Race Differences

by George William Gerwig

Book Overview

""Shakespeare's Desdemona, A Study of Race Differences"" by George William Gerwig is a literary analysis of William Shakespeare's play ""Othello"". The book focuses on the character of Desdemona, a white Venetian woman who falls in love with and marries a black Moorish general named Othello. Gerwig examines the racial dynamics at play in the play, exploring how Shakespeare's portrayal of Desdemona's relationship with Othello reflects the societal attitudes towards interracial relationships during the Elizabethan era. The book also delves into the character of Desdemona herself, analyzing her motivations and actions throughout the play. Gerwig's analysis offers a unique perspective on one of Shakespeare's most complex and controversial works, shedding light on the themes of race, love, and betrayal that continue to resonate with readers today.THIS 18 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Shakespeare�������s Ideals of Womanhood, by George William Gerwig. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564595315.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1425311288
• ISBN13: 9781425311285
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"