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Oxford School Shakespeare: Oxford School Shakespeare: Othello

By William Shakespeare
Series: Oxford School Shakespeare
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Othello by William Shakespeare is a gripping tragedy that follows the ill-fated marriage of Othello and Desdemona. The play explores Othello as both a tragic hero and a victim of deceit and racial prejudice, delving into themes of jealousy, trust, and manipulation.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This student edition is ideal for GCSE and secondary students aged 11+, suitable for all UK exam boards. It is designed to make Shakespeare accessible and engaging, with clear notes and helpful illustrations to support learning.

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Oxford School Shakespeare is a best-selling series ideal for both in-class teaching and independent revision.This edition of Oxford School Shakespeare: Othello provides clear notes and explanations, plus a range of illustrations and reading lists.

Educational edition of Othello - ideal for in-class teaching and revision.

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Oxford School Shakespeare: Othello - Bestselling GCSE Student Edition

The Oxford School Shakespeare series is trusted by teachers and loved by students worldwide. This student edition of Othello is expertly designed to make Shakespeare accessible, engaging, and fully supported in the classroom or at home.

Featuring clear on-page notes, helpful illustrations, and authoritative academic insight, it is ideal for GCSE and secondary students aged 11+ across all exam boards.

Key Themes Covered
This edition explores essential ideas needed to understand Othello's character, including:

  • Othello's ill-fated marriage with Desdemona
  • Othello as the tragic hero
  • Othello as a victim of trickery and racial prejudice

Key Features

  • Accessible notes and commentary to support understanding
  • Clear two-column layout for quick reference and explanations
  • Wide margins for effective annotation and note-taking
  • Additional background material, reading lists, and website recommendations
  • Contextual and explanatory illustrations throughout

Free Bonus Resources
Comes with free supporting 'Shakespeare in Context' videos filmed at Shakespeare's Globe - simply scan the QR code on the back.

Suitable For

  • Students aged 11+
  • All UK exam boards (GCSE and KS3)

The Oxford School Shakespeare range includes over 20 of Shakespeare's plays, along with revision resources for Macbeth and Romeo and Juliet.

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What reviewers say: This edition is praised for its ample notes alongside the text that enhance understanding. The well-spaced layout facilitates clear reading and useful annotation. Additionally, it includes many activities that support both classroom learning and independent revision.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780198328735

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 March 2009

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Oxford University Press

Contributors:

  • Series edited by Roma Gill

Audience: Primary and secondary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 171.0mm

Height: 217.0mm

Weight: 323g

Pages: 208

Collections

Children’s, Teenage and Educational Classic Poetry Education & Reference Non-Fiction Series: Oxford School Shakespeare William Shakespeare

About the Author

Roma Gill, the series editor, has taught Shakespeare at all levels. She has acted in and directed Shakespeare's plays, and has lectured on Shakespeare all over the world.

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