Othello
Subtitle: new essays by Black writers
By: edited with a background essay by Mythili Kaul.
Contributors: Kaul, Mythili, 1938-
Publisher: Howard University Press
Published: 1997
Place of publication: Washington, D.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 223
Subjects: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616.; Othello (Fictitious character); Muslims in literature.; Blacks in literature.; Tragedy.
Description: The theme of this work is race and racism in Othello. The critical question raised is whether Othello is a racist play, written by a racist playwright, for a racist audience, or whether it is a play about racism, with Iago as the embodiment of racist attitudes. The perspectives, approaches, and conclusions of the essays are diverse.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 205-211) and index.