Othello (Dover Thrift Study Edition)

Othello (Dover Thrift Study Edition) by William Shakespeare. paperback edition. ISBN: 9780486475769.

A young beauty defies bigotry to marry a heroic warrior of a different race, but a false friend poisons her husbands 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 soldiers plot to exact revenge by exploiting the weaknesses of others. An eloquent tale of betrayal and racism, Shakespeares seventeenth-century tragedy continues to resonate for todays audiences. A definitive survey, this Dover Thrift Study Edition offers the dramas complete and unabridged text, plus a comprehensive study guide. Created to help readers gain a thorough understanding of Othellos 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.