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  1. Othello by William Shakespeare

    Book Review 4+ of 5 stars to Othello, a tragic play written in 1603, by William Shakespeare. When it comes to writing a thorough review about this Shakespearean work of art, it could take weeks and days to craft perfection; however, I've already stumbled upon a few across Goodreads, and the world doesn't need another interpretation by a middle ...

  2. Othello by William Shakespeare

    Sun 25 Jan 2015 10.00 EST. Othello is without a doubt one of the greatest tragedies ever written. It is one of Shakespeare's later plays and, in my opinion, one of his best. Although originally ...

  3. BOOK REVIEW: Othello by William Shakespeare

    Amazon.in page. "Othello" is Shakespeare's tragic take on a plot device he uses in comedies such as "The Merry Wives of Windsor," "Cymbeline," and "The Winter's Tale.". It's the story of a jealous husband who falsely accuses his [in fact] virtuous wife of infidelity. Othello is a Moorish military commander, well regarded ...

  4. Analysis of William Shakespeare's Othello

    Analysis of William Shakespeare's Othello By NASRULLAH MAMBROL on July 25, 2020 • ( 0). Of all Shakespeare's tragedies . . . Othello is the most painfully exciting and the most terrible. From the moment when the temptation of the hero begins, the reader's heart and mind are held in a vice, experiencing the extremes of pity and fear, sympathy and repulsion, sickening hope and dreadful ...

  5. book review: Othello by William Shakespeare

    book review: Othello by William Shakespeare. Othello is undoubtedly a brilliant piece of literature and theatre; it's a riveting story about the worst parts of human nature that culminates in a satisfyingly tragic conclusion. And Iago is undeniably a brilliant character; his masterclass in manipulation is mesmerizing to watch.

  6. A Summary and Analysis of William Shakespeare's Othello

    Realising he has thrown away the life of an innocent woman he loved dearly, Othello kills himself publicly, Cassio is made governor of Cyprus, and Iago is taken off for punishment. Othello: analysis. Othello is a play about sexual jealousy, and how one man can convince another man, who loves his wife dearly, that she has been unfaithful to him ...

  7. Othello Study Guide

    Shakespeare's primary source for Othello was Un capitano moro ("A Moorish Captain"), one of one hundred short stories in the collection Gli Hecatommithi, published by the Italian, Cinthio.Cinthio's story provides the backbone for Shakespeare's plot, although Shakespeare introduces some minor new characters (such as Brabantio and Roderigo) and other alterations—for instance, in Cinthio's ...

  8. Book review -- OTHELLO By William Shakespeare

    Iago has to be one of the most evil and clever villains of all literature. The play is gripping in the suspense of how Iago will carry out his evil jealousy, and astonishing in the cleverness of his mischief. Othello is the head of the army of Venice. He is a moor, a black man of North African roots. He is the beloved of the Duke of Venice, and ...

  9. Othello

    Othello, tragedy in five acts by William Shakespeare, written in 1603-04 and published in 1622 in a quarto edition from a transcript of an authorial manuscript.The text published in the First Folio of 1623 seems to have been based on a version revised by Shakespeare himself that sticks close to the original almost line by line but introduces numerous substitutions of words and phrases, as ...

  10. Othello: Study Guide

    Othello by William Shakespeare, written around 1603, is a tragic play that delves into themes of jealousy, betrayal, and racism. Set in the Venetian Republic, the play follows Othello, a Moorish general in the Venetian army, and his ensign and antagonist, Iago. Othello's marriage to Desdemona, a Venetian woman, becomes a focal point for Iago ...

  11. Othello: Full Play Summary

    Othello begins on a street in Venice, in the midst of an argument between Roderigo, a rich man, and Iago.Roderigo has been paying Iago to help him win Desdemona's hand in marriage. But Roderigo has just learned that Desdemona has married Othello, a general whom Iago begrudgingly serves as ensign.Iago says he hates Othello, who recently passed him over for the position of lieutenant in favor of ...

  12. Othello Summary guide at Absolute Shakespeare

    Othello Summary. Othello Summary provides a quick review of the play's plot including every important action in the play. Othello Summary is divided by the five acts of the play and is an an ideal introduction before reading the original text. Shakespeare's famous play of love turned bad by unfounded jealousy, begins in Venice with Iago, a ...

  13. Othello

    Jealousy: Jealousy is a major theme in Othello's tragedy, as demonstrated through Othello's dignified character, the Moor.A number of other characters also experience jealousy, but Othello is at the top of the list. Othello, being a hero, enjoys a good reputation and has notable qualities.However, as the play progresses, jealousy clamps down his mind, and his decisions are colored with ...

  14. Book Review: Othello by Shakespeare

    Book Review: Othello by Shakespeare. "Othello" Is a Timeless Domestic Tragic Tale of Jealousy, Betrayal, Racism, and Love. It is considered a Domestic Tragedy. Othello is a play written by William Shakespeare in 1603. Othello tells the story of Othello, a black general in the Venetian army, who is manipulated by his jealous and envious ensign ...

  15. Othello

    His production drives forward with hyper-clarity, as if each line, each twist of plot were being x-rayed. It startles an audience into laughter. It pulls off, almost casually, a major ...

  16. Othello

    Othello strikes Desdemona in Lodovico's presence, then rudely dismisses her, leaving in a jealous rage. Lodovico expresses his astonishment at the change in Othello. Act 4, scene 2 Othello questions Emilia about Cassio and Desdemona's relationship, acting as if Emilia is the mistress of a brothel and Desdemona one of her prostitutes ...

  17. Othello

    I thought it had a magical plot twist when Iago is the person who gets everybody killed. Iago is a mean and spiteful character that despises Othello. Othello is a good leader but is tricked by Iago to kill Desdemona though he loved her. I would recommend the book because Shakespeare's books are good stories but always have a lesson to them.

  18. Othello by William Shakespeare

    3.89. 373,950 ratings9,421 reviews. In Othello, Shakespeare creates a powerful drama of a marriage that begins with fascination (between the exotic Moor Othello and the Venetian lady Desdemona), with elopement, and with intense mutual devotion and that ends precipitately with jealous rage and violent deaths. He sets this story in the romantic ...

  19. OTHELLO

    Pre-publication book reviews and features keeping readers and industry influencers in the know since 1933. ... Likewise, panel after panel of Othello's turn to violence and his enraged face obscured by shadow provide a poignant dramatic effect but seem to exacerbate prejudices inherent to both the play and medium. Not only is the titular ...

  20. Othello by William Shakespeare

    William Shakespeare. Othello is a tragedy by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written in 1603. It is based on the story Un Capitano Moro ("A Moorish Captain") by Cinthio, a disciple of Boccaccio, first published in 1565. The story revolves around its two central Othello, a Moorish general in the Venetian army and his unfaithful ensign ...

  21. Book Review: Othello

    Check out my Online Book Club and other awesome learning opportunities for you at: http://audreyrindlisbacher.com/!One of Shakespeare's more famous plays, Ot...

  22. OTHELLO

    Lester has taken on an immensely ambitious task, rewriting Shakespeare's tale and making a bridge to the play. A few of the bard's words are incorporated, and the basic plot is maintained, but this is primarily a literary venture. Reflecting modern sensibilities, Lester makes Othello black, enslaved by Moors, and shifts the story (it's not clear why) to England. Iago is also black, negating ...

  23. Book Review: Othello

    Review. Shakespeare's Othello is about a Moorish general for the Venetian army, Othello, who falls in love with a Venetian lady, Desdemona. Unfortunately, Desdemona's father is very racist and sees Othello as vermin when he finds out they're in love. Being Shakespeare, this book is very tragic. Though this play may have been well-written, I don ...