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Othello

By William Shakespeare and David Scott Kastan
Edited by David Bevington

By William Shakespeare and David Scott Kastan
Edited by David Bevington

By William Shakespeare
Edited by David Bevington and David Scott Kastan

By William Shakespeare
Edited by David Bevington and David Scott Kastan

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Mass Market Paperback $5.95

Jan 01, 1988 | ISBN 9780553213027

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Jul 10, 2013 | ISBN 9780307808004

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    About Othello

    Though this great tragedy of unsurpassed intensity and emotion is played out against Renaissance splendor, its story of the doomed marriage of a Venetian senator’s daughter, Desdemona, to a Moorish general, Othello, is especially relevant to modern audiences. The differences in race and background create an initial tension that allows the horrifyingly envious villain Iago methodically to promote the “green-eyed monster” jealousy, until, in one of the most deeply moving scenes in theatrical history, the noble Moor destroys the woman he loves–only to discover too late that she was innocent.

    Each Edition Includes:
    • Comprehensive explanatory notes
    • Vivid introductions and the most up-to-date scholarship
    • Clear, modernized spelling and punctuation, enabling contemporary readers to understand the Elizabethan English
    • Completely updated, detailed bibliographies and performance histories
    • An interpretive essay on film adaptations of the play, along with an extensive filmography

    About Othello

    Though this great tragedy of unsurpassed intensity and emotion is played out against Renaissance splendor, its story of the doomed marriage of a Venetian senator’s daughter, Desdemona, to a Moorish general, Othello, is especially relevant to modern audiences. The differences in race and background create an initial tension that allows the horrifyingly envious villain Iago methodically to promote the “green-eyed monster” jealousy, until, in one of the most deeply moving scenes in theatrical history, the noble Moor destroys the woman he loves–only to discover too late that she was innocent.

    Each Edition Includes:
    • Comprehensive explanatory notes
    • Vivid introductions and the most up-to-date scholarship
    • Clear, modernized spelling and punctuation, enabling contemporary readers to understand the Elizabethan English
    • Completely updated, detailed bibliographies and performance histories
    • An interpretive essay on film adaptations of the play, along with an extensive filmography

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    Henry VIII
    See all books by William Shakespeare

    About William Shakespeare

    William Shakespeare (1564–1616) was a poet, playwright, and actor who is widely regarded as one of the most influential writers in the history of the… More about William Shakespeare

    About David Scott Kastan

    David Scott Kastan is a noted scholar of early modern English literature and culture. He is the George M. Bodman… More about David Scott Kastan

    About William Shakespeare

    William Shakespeare (1564–1616) was a poet, playwright, and actor who is widely regarded as one of the most influential writers in the history of the English language. Often referred to as the Bard of Avon, Shakespeare’s vast body of work includes comedic, tragic, and historical plays; poems;… More about William Shakespeare

    Product Details

    Category: Classic Nonfiction | Performing Arts

    Mass Market Paperback | $5.95
    Published by Bantam Classics
    Jan 01, 1988 | 352 Pages | 4-3/16 x 6-7/8 | ISBN 9780553213027

    Category: Classic Nonfiction | Performing Arts

    Ebook | $4.99
    Published by Bantam Classics
    Jul 10, 2013 | 352 Pages | ISBN 9780307808004

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