Othello - 9780521542364

Some of the most affecting moments in drama have been associated with Othello, as have been some of the worst (or, perhaps just funniest) blunders imaginable. Although it obviously cannot promise that your production will be free from intellectual, physical or wardrobe malfunctions, this script includes contextual information and annotations that will help participants understand why jealousy, racism, desire, disregard, political cruelty, misogyny, miscegenation, distrust, treachery, domestic violence, and the banality of evil are live and on stage in this drama. Hankey gives a lively introduction to the play's themes and various adaptations, and the notes are primarily well-chosen examples from distinguished productions. Hankey includes a list of notable London productions and a well-chosen bibliography. This new edition includes a number of comments on how various productions have linked Othello to global, regional and local social issues. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)