Othello: The State of Play

Othello has a long history of provoking profound emotion in its audiences and readers. This 'freeze frame' volume showcases current debates and ideas about the play's provocative effects. Each chapter has been carefully selected for its originality and relevance to the needs of students teachers and researchers. Key issues and themes include: - Gender Love and Desire - Race Ethnicity and Difference - Social Relations Status and Ambition - Tragedy Comedy and Parody - Language Expression and Characterization All the essays offer new perspectives and combine to give readers an up-to-date understanding of what's exciting and challenging about Othello. The approach based on an individual play unlike that of topic-based series reflects how Shakespeare is most commonly studied and taught.