Shakespeare, Blackface and Race - Different Perspectives

Through several case studies the author analyses the interaction between blackface and (institutional) racism in Dutch society and theatre and how Othello has become an active player in this debate.

List of contents

1. Introduction; 2. Context: Dutch Tolerance, Blackface and Racism; 3. Othello after World War Two: White Actors and Blackface; 4. Movement from the Fringe: Ignorance, Indifference and Indignation; 5. Othello is Black and that Matters.

Summary

Through several case studies the author analyses the interaction between blackface and (institutional) racism in Dutch society and theatre and how Othello has become an active player in this debate.

Product details

• Authors: Coen Heijes, Coen (Rijksuniversiteit Groningen Heijes
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.10.2020
• EAN: 9781108827829
• ISBN: 978-1-108-82782-9
• No. of pages: 75
• Series: Elements in Shakespeare Perfor; Elements in Shakespeare Performance
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > English linguistics / literary studies