Reviews

Slaves in Algiers: A Struggle for Freedom by Susanna Rowson, Karen Poremski, Jennifer Margulis

teaganpotter's review

2.0

I’ll be honest, I didn’t care for this play. Yes, I like the complexities of the themes and the strong hints of early American feminism, but the positives stop there for me. The language was reminiscent of Shakespearean language without the grandiosity of his storylines. Yes, there is also gender bending in this play, but Shakespeare does it much better. Perhaps it’s unfair to compare the two, but, in my mind, I was forced to compare this play with the (in my opinion) much more enjoyable plays from the Elizabethan era.

danwilli2012's review

3.0

‪An illuminating play that showcases the racist orientalism pervasive in late 18th century America. Rowson’s call to end slavery and for equality between the sexes was surprising given the time.‬

csd17's review

2.0

Ah! The emotions! :)