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Othello

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Othello by William Shakespeare is a tragic play revolving around themes of jealousy, betrayal, and trust. It follows the life of Othello, a Moorish general in the Venetian army, and the manipulation by his envious subordinate, Iago. The story explores the destructive power of jealousy and deceit, leading to devastating consequences for Othello and those around him.
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You might enjoy this classic if you are drawn to intense tales of love, jealousy, and betrayal. This masterful exploration of human emotion and manipulation offers a deep dive into the complexities of trust and the consequences of deception. Ideal for those interested in timeless stories that continue to resonate across centuries.

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Othello

A popular soldier and newly married man, Othello seems to be in an enviable position. And yet, when his supposed friend Iago sows doubts in his mind about his wife Desdemona's fidelity, and his friend Cassio's true intentions, he is gradually consumed by suspicion.

In this tragedy of strange, ornate beauty and remarkable psychological power, innocence is corrupted, and goodness and happiness are wantonly destroyed.

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Part of the authoritative and acclaimed Penguin Shakespeare series, now rejacketed in the celebrated Penguin Classics livery.

A popular soldier and newly married man, Othello seems to be in an enviable position. And yet, when his supposed friend sows doubts in his mind about his wife's fidelity, he is gradually consumed by suspicion.

In this powerful tragedy, innocence is corrupted and trust is eroded as every relationship is drawn into a tangled web of jealousies.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141396514

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 August 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

  • Introduction by Tom McAlindon
  • Revised by Tom McAlindon

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 204g

Pages: 272

About the Author

William Shakespeare was born in late April 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon and died in 1616. He is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. Stanley Wells is Emeritus Professor of the University of Birmingham and Honorary President of the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust. Tom McAlindon is Emeritus Professor of English at the University of Hull.

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