Othello
Published on 6. August 2015
Book
Paperback/Softback
272 pages
978-0-14-139651-4 (ISBN)
Description
'If we wish to know the force of human genius we should read Shakespeare' William Hazlitt
A soldier of great standing and a 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 tragedy of strange, ornate beauty and remarkable psychological power, innocence is corrupted, and goodness and happiness are wantonly destroyed.
Used and Recommended by the National Theatre
General Editor Stanley Wells
Edited by Kenneth Muir
Introduction by Tom McAlindon
A soldier of great standing and a 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 tragedy of strange, ornate beauty and remarkable psychological power, innocence is corrupted, and goodness and happiness are wantonly destroyed.
Used and Recommended by the National Theatre
General Editor Stanley Wells
Edited by Kenneth Muir
Introduction by Tom McAlindon
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Penguin Books Ltd
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 196 mm
Width: 128 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
205 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-14-139651-4 (9780141396514)
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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.
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.