The Othello Of Tommaso Salvini (1890)

By Edward Tuckerman Mason

Book Overview

""The Othello of Tommaso Salvini"" is a book written by Edward Tuckerman Mason in 1890. The book is a detailed analysis of the famous Italian actor Tommaso Salvini's portrayal of the character Othello in William Shakespeare's play of the same name. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which examines a different aspect of Salvini's performance. Mason discusses Salvini's physical appearance, his vocal delivery, and his interpretation of the character's emotions and motivations. The author also provides historical context for Salvini's performance, discussing the cultural and political climate in which the play was performed.Throughout the book, Mason draws on his own experiences watching Salvini perform, as well as reviews from other critics and scholars. He provides detailed descriptions of specific scenes and moments in the play, and analyzes Salvini's choices as an actor.Overall, ""The Othello of Tommaso Salvini"" is a comprehensive study of one of the most famous performances of one of Shakespeare's most complex characters. It offers insights into the art of acting and the interpretation of classic literature, as well as a glimpse into the theatrical world of the late 19th century.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165590484
• ISBN13: 9781165590483
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 122 Pages
• Weight: 0.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"