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"Othello"

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Tragedy that features powerful characters and poetry.

"Othello" is a classic tragedy that explores the themes of jealousy and betrayal. This book is a must-read for fans of Shakespeare, as it features some of the most powerful characters and poetry in any of his works. The plot is deeply engaging, and the scenes are expertly crafted. The revised edition sheds new light on the text, making it an essential addition to any library. It is highly recommended for anyone who loves theater or classic literature.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

"Othello"

Regular price ₱429.75
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ISBN: 9781903436455
Publisher: Arden Shakespeare
Date of Publication: 1996-10-24
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Drama, Poetry
Related Topics: Theatre, Classics, Literature
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In a period of ten years, Shakespeare wrote a series of tragedies that established him, by universal consent, in the front rank of the world's dramatists. Critics have praised either "Hamlet" or "King Lear" as the greatest of these; Ernst Honigmann, in the most significant edition of the play for a generation, asks: why not "Othello"? The third of the mature tragedies, it contains, as Honigmann persuasively demonstrates, perhaps the best plot, two of Shakespeare's most original characters, the most powerful scene in any of the plays, and poetry second to none. Honigmann's cogent and closely argued introduction outlines the reasons both for a reluctance to recognize the greatness of "Othello" and for the case against the play.This edition sheds new light on the text of the play as we have come to know it, and on our knowledge of its early history. Honigmann examines the thematic portrayal of feminism, morality, and otherness. He provides a general character criticism, but delves more deeply into Othello, Iago, Desdemona, and Emilia in individual sections. He discusses the play in performance and the relationship between reading it and seeing it. He also explores topics such as its date, sources, and the conundrum of "double time."Appendices cover date, details about and possible explanations for the textual inconsistencies, the principal and minor sources for the play, Edward Pudsey's extracts, and musical settings, reproduced from F.W. Sternfeld's "Music in Shakespearean Tragedy." Finally, a reference section provides a list of abbreviations and references, a catalog of Shakespeare's works and works partly by Shakespeare, and citations for the modern productions mentioned in the text, other collated editions of his work, and other related reading.The Arden Shakespeare has developed a reputation as the pre-eminent critical edition of Shakespeare for its exceptional scholarship, reflected in the thoroughness of each volume. An introduction comprehensively contextualizes the play, chronicling the history and culture that surrounded and influenced Shakespeare at the time of its writing and performance, and closely surveying critical approaches to the work. Detailed appendices address problems like dating and casting, and analyze the differing Quarto and Folio sources. A full commentary by one or more of the play's foremost contemporary scholars illuminates the text, glossing unfamiliar terms and drawing from an abundance of research and expertise to explain allusions and significant background information. Highly informative and accessible, Arden offers the fullest experience of Shakespeare available to a reader.
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Tragedy that features powerful characters and poetry.

"Othello" is a classic tragedy that explores the themes of jealousy and betrayal. This book is a must-read for fans of Shakespeare, as it features some of the most powerful characters and poetry in any of his works. The plot is deeply engaging, and the scenes are expertly crafted. The revised edition sheds new light on the text, making it an essential addition to any library. It is highly recommended for anyone who loves theater or classic literature.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.