A young beauty defies bigotry to marry a heroic warrior of a different race, but a false friend poisons her husband's mind with jealousy, "the green-eyed monster." This gripping drama of romance and treachery unfolds amid the Renaissance splendor of Venice and Cyprus, centering on a soldier's plot to exact revenge by exploiting the weaknesses of others. An eloquent tale of betrayal and racism, Shakespeare's seventeenth-century tragedy continues to resonate for today's audiences. A definitive survey, this Dover Thrift Study Edition offers the drama's complete and unabridged text, plus a comprehensive study guide. Created to help readers gain a thorough understanding of Othello's content and context, the guide includes: • Scene-by-scene summaries • Explanations and discussions of the plot • Question-and-answer sections • Shakespeare biography • List of characters and more Dover Thrift Study Editions feature everything that students need to undertake a confident reading of a classic text, as well as to prepare themselves for class discussions, essays, and exams.
Othello (Dover Thrift Study Edition)
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Author: William Shakespeare
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 800759475766
Details:
Author: William Shakespeare
Brand: Dover Publications
Edition: Thrift Study
Binding: Paperback
Number Of Pages: 176
Release Date: 03-08-2009
Part Number: 9780486475769
Package Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.1 x 0.6 inches Languages: English
EAN: 9780486475769
