Synopsis
If anything, "Othello" has increased its stature as one of Shakespeare's greatest tragedies ever since it was first written, between 1603 and 1604, due to the victimisation suffered by its tragic hero, Othello, as a result of his skin colour. Othello is a "noble Moor", a North African Muslim who has converted to Christianity and is deemed one of the Venetian state's most reliable soldiers. However, his ensign Iago harbours an obscure hatred against his general, and when Othello secretly marries the beautiful daughter of the Venetian senator Brabanzio, Iago begins his subtle campaign of vilification, which will inevitably lead to the deaths of more than just Othello and Desdemona.
Publisher information
- Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
- ISBN: 9780140623659
- Number of pages: 160
- Dimensions: 181 x 111 x 9 mm
- Weight: 88g
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well made
well made book, space to annotate clearly, currently studying with it for my English Literature A level. helpful pre made annotations too
Well Written
A good read, it would be nice watching it in performance.
The New Cambridge Shakespeare: Othello (Paperback) William Shakespeare (author), Norman Sanders (editor), Christina Luckyj (author of introduction)
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Put out the light then put out the light
Othello Has married his wife Desdemona in this tragedy Lago was at set the score right as he has a grudge on Othello by telling Othello a web of lies ... READ MORE
Shakespeare knows how to decieve
I made the decision to study this at university so my review may not be the same as those who've been introduced to it at A-level or secondary school.
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