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Othello

by Lois Potter

African American actorsBlacks in literatureInterracial marriage in literatureJealousy in literatureMuslims in literatureOthello (Fictitious character)Stage historyTragedy

Of all Shakespeare's tragedies, Othello, with its issues of racism, jealousy and sexual stereotyping seems most immediate to contemporary audiences. This book examines variations of the play which reflect or challenge views about race and gender.

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Book data: Open Library