Othello

Oxford School Shakespeare

William Shakespeare, Roma Gill

Othello

Oxford School Shakespeare

William Shakespeare, Roma Gill

ISBN:

9780198328735

Binding:

Paperback

Published:

20 Mar 2009

Availability:

360

Series:

Oxford School Shakespeare

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$22.99 NZD

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Description

Oxford School Shakespeare is an acclaimed edition especially designed for students, with accessible on-page notes and explanatory illustrations, clear background information, and rigorous but accessible scholarly credentials. Othello is a popular text for study by secondary students the world over.

Oxford School Shakespeare: Othello outlines common themes explored when studying Othello's character, including his ill-fated marriage with Desdemona, Othello as the tragic hero and Othello as a victim of trickery and racial prejudice.

Key features:
1. Accessible notes and commentataries
2. Two-column format for easy reference checking and immediate explanations
3. Wide margins to provide plenty of space for annotations and note taking
4. Additional information and reading lists (including websites)
5. Illustrations dotted throughout, both contextual and explanatory

Suitable for:
- Students aged 11+
- All exam boards

The Oxford School Shakespeare range includes over 20 of Shakespeare's plays, plus revision resources for Macbeth and Romeo and Juliet.

Contents

IntroductionAbout the Play
Leading Characters in the Play
Synopsis
Othello: Commentary
Time Sequences in Othello
Shakespeare's Verse
Source, text and Date
Characters in the Play
Othello
The 'Willow' Song
Othello: the Source
What the Critics have said
Background
England in 1604
Government
Religion
Education
Language
Drama
Theatre
William Shakespeare, 1564-1616
Approximate dates of Composition of Shakespeare's Works
Exploring Othello in the Classroom
Ways into the Play
Setting the Scene
Keeping Track of the Action
Characters
Themes
Shakespeare's Language
Exploring with Drama
Writing about Othello
Further Reading and Resources

Authors

Author: William Shakespeare

Series Editor: Roma Gill

Reviews

`This edition of Othello is a fantastic copy. There are ample notes alongside the text, which contribute to the understanding of the play. Well spaced text, also allows for clear reading and annotation. There are also plenty of activities for both in and out of the classroom, aiding student revision and coursework.' 5 star Amazon review