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Othello

A Norton Critical Edition
By William Shakespeare
Series: Norton Critical Editions
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Othello by William Shakespeare tells the story of a Moorish general in the Venetian army who falls victim to the schemes of his envious ensign, Iago. The play explores themes of love, jealousy, and betrayal as Iago manipulates Othello into doubting his wife Desdemona's fidelity, leading to tragic consequences. This timeless tragedy delves deep into the darker aspects of human nature and the destructive power of deceit.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy timeless tales of jealousy, manipulation, and the tragic fall of a noble hero. With its complex characters and exploration of themes like trust and betrayal, it offers a deep and dramatic narrative that has captivated audiences for centuries.

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This Norton Critical Edition includes the First Folio text, along with an introduction, explanatory footnotes, note on the text and textual notes.

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This Norton Critical Edition includes:

The First Folio text (1623).

An introduction, explanatory footnotes, note on the text, and textual notes by Edward Pechter.

Fifteen illustrations.

Giraldi Cinthio's sixteenth-century story in its entirety, which Shakespeare used for both the plot and many details of Othello.

A generous selection of interpretive responses to Othello from its origins to the present day, including — new to the Second Edition — those by Stanley Cavell and Lois Potter. Edward Pechter's popular theatrical and critical overview of Othello has been significantly expanded.

An updated Selected Bibliography.

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Othello by William Shakespeare is widely praised for its complex characters and exploration of themes such as jealousy, love, and betrayal. Critics often highlight the powerful language and dramatic tension that keeps audiences engaged. The tragedy of Othello and Desdemona remains a timeless study of the darker sides of human emotion and societal manipulation.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780393264227

Publisher: WW Norton & Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 November 2016

Country: United States

Imprint: WW Norton & Co

Edition: Second Edition

Contributors:

  • Edited by Edward Pechter

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 213.0mm

Weight: 341g

Pages: 416

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Arts & Culture Classic Poetry Non-Fiction Series: Norton Critical Editions William Shakespeare

About the Author

Edward Pechter’s books include Dryden’s Classical Theory of Literature, What Was Shakespeare? “Othello” and Interpretive Traditions, and, most recently, Shakespeare Studies Today: Romanticism Lost. He has taught at universities in the United States, England, and Canada and is Distinguished Professor Emeritus at Concordia University (Montreal) and Adjunct Professor of English at the University of Victoria, British Columbia.

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