The politics of Paul Robeson's Othello /

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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...

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Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Swindall, Lindsey R., 1977-
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Jackson : University Press of Mississippi, ©2011.
Colección:Margaret Walker Alexander series in African American studies.
Temas:
Robeson, Paul, > 1898-1976 > Political and social views.
Shakespeare, William, > 1564-1616. > Othello.
Shakespeare, William, > 1564-1616 > Stage history.
Othello > (Fictitious character from Shakespeare)
Robeson, Paul, > 1898-1976
Shakespeare, William, > 1564-1616
Robeson, Paul > 1898-1976
Shakespeare, William > 1564-1616 > Othello
Othello (Shakespeare, William)
African Americans > Biography.
Acting > Political aspects.
African American actors.
Theater > Political aspects.
Noirs américains > Biographies.
Art dramatique > Aspect politique.
Acteurs noirs américains.
Théâtre > Aspect politique.
MUSIC > Instruction & Study > Voice.
MUSIC > Printed Music > Piano-Vocal-Guitar.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Ethnic Studies > African American Studies.
African American actors
African Americans
Political and social views
Theater > Political aspects
Schauspielkunst
Politik
Biography
Biographies
Biographies.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario: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.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (viii, 233 pages) : illustrations
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781604738254
1604738251

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