Cliff's Notes on Shakespeare's Othello

Cliff's Notes on Shakespeare's Othello including Foreword Scene-by-Scene Synopses and Commentaries Character Studies Questions and Answers Critical Notes by Consulting Editor James L. Roberts, Ph.D. Department of English University of Nebraska The Tragedy of Othello, the Moor of Venice is a tragedy by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written in the year approximately 1603, and based on the short story Un Capitano Moro ("A Moorish Captain") by Cinthio, a disciple of Boccaccio, first published in 1565. This tightly constructed work revolves around four central characters: Othello, a Moorish general in the Venetian army; his beloved wife, Desdemona; his loyal lieutenant, Cassio; and his trusted but unfaithful ensign, Iago. Because of its varied and current themes of racism, love, jealousy, betrayal, revenge and repentance, Othello is still often performed in professional and community theatre alike and has been the basis for numerous operatic, film, and literary adaptations. Paperback. Used-good condition - stains on cover, wear on cover edges. All pages intact. Smoke-free. 50% of the profits from this sale will be donated to a local Friends of the Library. Study Guide Literature Literary Classic British Irish Great Britain Ireland United Kingdom Drama Play Acting Actor Theater Culture Cultural BKNK