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Othello

Othello

by William Shakespeare

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4.43 (6 reviews)
Pages
314

This second edition of Othello updates the first (Bristol Classical Press, 1987), both chronologically and conceptually. It considers productions of the last seventeen years, and reconsiders earlier material in the light of more recent critical attitudes. Post-colonial and feminist studies have had an impact on the way Othello is perceived and interpreted. Shakespeare himself has not escaped...

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Portia

Aug 23rd, 2018

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Apr 5th, 2018

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Jul 21st, 2015

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Jun 27th, 2015

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May 9th, 2014

Fflwff Stwff

Mar 22nd, 2013

Iago was once described as motivelessly malignant. I agree with this prognosis. Never before has an author been able to capture the despicable, selfish side of humanity so well in a single character. Othello is a moving play with a compelling main character and a villain who we just love to hate.

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