othello

Collection of essays by Shakespeare scholars that have been selected for students at the high school or undergraduate college level. Each entry includes an introduction; a plot synopsis; a character list; a discussion of the work's principal themes; information about the style and literary devices used; a conversation about the work's historical context; and a critical overview.

Provides critical overviews of the most-studied plays of all time periods, nations, and cultures. Includes discussions of themes, characters, critical reception, dramatic devices and traditions as well as cultural and historical context.

Othello, a Moorish general in the Venetian army, marries a senator's daughter named Desdemona. His ensign, Iago, is jealous that Othello promoted another man above him and decides to take his revenge on the Moor. He slowly convinces Othello that Desdemona is unfaithful which leads Othello to kill his wife. When he discovers that Iago lied to him, Othello attacks Iago and later commits suicide.

A collection of essays that discuss race issues in William Shakespeare's "Othello.".

Presents the original text of Shakespeare's "Othello" side-by-side with a plain English translation, and includes character profiles, and commentary.

Of his tragedies, William Shakespeare is best known for plays like Romeo and Juliet and Hamlet. Yet literary critics refer to the tragedy Othello as the most modern of the Bard's plays. Othello's treatment of race and gender make the play relatable to contemporary audiences. Reading Shakespeare Today: Othello examines the history, plot, and literary devices of the play. The book presents an in-depth look at this major work while also positioning Othello in our digital age.

Presents the original text of Shakespeare's "Othello" side-by-side with a plain English translation, and includes character profiles, and commentary.

Key scenes of the plays are enacted by classically trained actors, then analyzed and interpreted by internationally renowned Shakespeare scholars. Insightful comments help explain meaning, characters, motives, background action and plot--Container.