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Othello

Revised Edition
By William Shakespeare
Series: The Arden Shakespeare Third Series
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Othello is a classic tragedy by William Shakespeare set in Venice and Cyprus. It follows the story of Othello, a Moorish general, whose life unravels due to jealousy and manipulation. Iago, a cunning ensign, deceives Othello into believing his wife Desdemona has been unfaithful, leading to devastating consequences.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy timeless tales of jealousy, love, and betrayal. It weaves a powerful exploration of human emotions set against a backdrop of intense drama and intrigue, offering profound insights into the complexity of the human condition. Ideal for those who appreciate classic literature with rich character development and captivating dialogue.

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This second edition of Othello features an illustrated introduction by leading American scholar Ayanna Thompson. This introduction addresses key issues such as race, religion, and gender, as well as exploring ways in which the play has been adapted in more recent times.

Othello is one of Shakespeare’s great tragedies, written during the same five-year period as Hamlet, King Lear, and Macbeth. The new introduction examines the play’s varying interpretations throughout history, articulating its historical context, and paying particular attention to Shakespeare’s source materials and early modern constructs of racial and religious differences.

It also delves into the life of the play in different historical moments, demonstrating how its meanings and performances have developed, accrued, and metamorphosed over time.

This volume serves as a rich and contemporary resource, making this edition ideal for today's students at advanced school and undergraduate level.

Series: The Arden Shakespeare Third Series

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Ayanna Thompson's revised introduction to Othello has been praised for its insightful incorporation of early modern race studies, offering a clear, comprehensive, and contemporary framework. This new introduction is recognised for opening innovative research avenues and will be beneficial to both students and academics.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781472571762

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 February 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: The Arden Shakespeare

Edition: 2nd edition

Illustration: 20 bw illus

Contributors:

  • Introduction by Professor Ayanna Thompson
  • Edited by E.A.J. Honigmann

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 468g

Pages: 448

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Arts & Culture Non-Fiction Series: The Arden Shakespeare Third Series William Shakespeare

About the Author

Ayanna Thompson is Professor of English Literature at George Washington University, USA and author of several books about Shakespeare and race.

E. A. J. Honigmann was Joseph Cowen Professor of English Literature at the Universty of Newcastle, UK.

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