| Description |
1 online resource (viii, 233 pages) : illustrations |
| Series |
Margaret Walker Alexander series in African American studies |
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Margaret Walker Alexander series in African American studies.
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| Contents |
An introduction to Shakespeare's Othello -- Robeson's professional debut as Othello -- A burgeoning political consciousness : Robeson in the 1930s -- Robeson's Othello on Broadway -- "I give of my talents to the people" : Robeson's politics in the 1940s -- Robeson, Othello, and the politics of the Cold War -- Robeson at Stratford |
| Summary |
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 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Robeson, Paul, 1898-1976 -- Political and social views
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Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. Othello.
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Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Stage history.
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Othello (Fictitious character from Shakespeare)
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Othello (Fictitious character from Shakespeare) fast |
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Robeson, Paul, 1898-1976 fast |
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Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 fast |
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Robeson, Paul 1898-1976 gnd |
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Shakespeare, William 1564-1616 Othello gnd |
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Othello (Shakespeare, William) fast |
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African Americans -- Biography
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Acting -- Political aspects
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African American actors.
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Theater -- Political aspects.
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MUSIC -- Instruction & Study -- Voice.
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MUSIC -- Printed Music -- Piano-Vocal-Guitar.
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SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Ethnic Studies -- African American Studies.
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African American actors
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African Americans
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Political and social views
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Theater -- Political aspects
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Schauspielkunst
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Politik
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| Genre/Form |
Biographies
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Biographies.
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Biographies.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781604738254 |
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1604738251 |
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