The Politics of Paul Robeson's Othello

by Lindsey R. Swindall

Book Overview

Lindsey R. Swindall 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. These performances took place in London in 1930, on Broadway in 1943, and in Stratford-upon-Avon in 1959. All three of the productions, when considered together, provide an intriguing glimpse into Robeson's artistry as well as his political activism...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1617032034
• ISBN13: 9781617032035
• Release Date: September 2011
• Publisher: University Press of Mississippi
• Length: 242 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"