" The scenic arrangements at the Princess' that so picturesquely illustrate the version of "Othello" furnished by M.Fecher to the English stage have now become such topic of criticism, curiosity and attention...We select the opening of the second act, which represents Cyprus under the effects a gradually abating storm, and places the spectator, as it were, on a platform before the town, looking upon the harbour..... Attention to these particulars, too much in general neglected on the English stage, conduces to a pleasing variety in the business of the scene. Iago sometimes in front, sometimes on the platform, sometimes on the capstan, conversing familiarly with Desdemona and Emilia, has so many points of exhibition, and every change produces a different picture. Othello's banner-bearer supports the flag embroidered with the Lion of St. Mark. A page, also, is charged with the helmet, the gauntlets, and the truncheon, which he bears on a velvet cushion..."

Price: CyP 120.00