• Open Daily: 10am - 10pm
    Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm

    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm
3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611
Shakespeare's Desdemona, A Study Of Race Differences

Shakespeare's Desdemona, A Study Of Race Differences

Paperback

Literary Criticism

ISBN10: 1425311288
ISBN13: 9781425311285
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Dec 8 2005
Pages: 48
Weight: 0.29
Height: 0.10 Width: 8.25 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Shakespeare's Desdemona, A Study of Race Differences by George William Gerwig is a literary analysis of William Shakespeare's play Othello. The book focuses on the character of Desdemona, a white Venetian woman who falls in love with and marries a black Moorish general named Othello. Gerwig examines the racial dynamics at play in the play, exploring how Shakespeare's portrayal of Desdemona's relationship with Othello reflects the societal attitudes towards interracial relationships during the Elizabethan era. The book also delves into the character of Desdemona herself, analyzing her motivations and actions throughout the play. Gerwig's analysis offers a unique perspective on one of Shakespeare's most complex and controversial works, shedding light on the themes of race, love, and betrayal that continue to resonate with readers today.THIS 18 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Shakespeare�������s Ideals of Womanhood, by George William Gerwig. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564595315.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

1 different editions

Also available

Also in

Literary Criticism