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Othello (Folger Shakespeare Library)
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Item Description...
Overview
A discussion of the sources and historical background of the play accompanies the text and critical commentaries.
Publishers Description
Folger Shakespeare Library The world's leading center for Shakespeare studies Each edition includes: • Freshly edited text based on the best early printed version of the play • Full explanatory notes conveniently placed on pages facing the text of the play • Scene-by-scene plot summaries • A key to famous lines and phrases • An introduction to reading Shakespeare's language • An essay by an outstanding scholar providing a modern perspective on the play • Illustrations from the Folger Shakespeare Library's vast holdings of rare books Essay by Susan Snyder The Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, D.C., is home to the world's largest collection of Shakespeare's printed works, and a magnet for Shakespeare scholars from around the globe. In addition to exhibitions open to the public throughout the year, the Folger offers a full calendar of performances and programs.
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Item Specifications...
Pages 368
Dimensions: Length: 1" Width: 4.5" Height: 7"
Weight: 0.38 lbs.
Binding Softcover
Release Date Jan 1, 2004
Publisher Simon & Schuster
ISBN 0743477553
EAN 9780743477550
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Availability 141 units.
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 | One of W.S's Best May 30, 2010 |
I love the Folger Shakespeare editions. They contain essays on his life; his times; the play; the players; the theatre and always an essay on modern perspective. The left side of each page has all the notes pertaining to that page's dialogue. The annotations are always spot on and save a lot of time and page flipping versus all those publishers who put them at the back of the play.
Othello is a magnificient play of deceit, sex, betrayal and murder. Certainly one of his very best dramas, which is to say, one of the very best of all time. We, who speak English, are so very fortunate that we needn't read a translation. I detest the "Shakespeare made easy" editions as nothing more than a lowering of standards to the level of a H.S. dropout. People should read the original play, not some dumb-downed substitute. | | |  | Reading with Tequila Feb 27, 2010 |
I found Othello to be one of the easiest Shakespeare plays to read and understand. It's themes of jealousy and betrayal by those closest to you have been relevant throughout the 400 years since the play was written. I also felt an underlying theme of prejudice that I may or may not have imagined.
I regret that Othello wasn't taught in my high school English class, as I found it to be more relatable to the generation than Romeo & Juliet. Othello makes you realize the power you give to the people you trust. Iago was the ultimate frenemy, believed due to is closeness with Othello as well as his reputation for honesty. Instead of ruining Othello, he set events to lead Othello to ruin himself. The man was diabolical, yet his plan was so simple it's a plot staple of soap operas today. | | |  | Excellent play, awful tome Oct 4, 2009 |
| Two stars instead of one just because the play itself is a masterpiece. The first time I attempted reading Othello several years ago, it was this version. I had to read it for Academic Team, so I HAD to read it. And I suffered. The Folger format is tedious (and archaic language needs no help feeling tedious) -- there are notes, yes, but they are on pages opposing the text. It felt like a stilted read, like I was getting nowhere, because you have to go 'backwards' (to the previous page) instead of 'forward' (to a footnote) to find out what anything means. The notes are decent, just enough to get by, but not nearly as in-depth as I wanted. The text was visually unappealing as well, not spaced or indented well for easy reading. Maybe that all sounds picky, but it's important to me. I bought another version -- Othello (Arden Shakespeare: Third Series) -- to get me through the Academic Team season, and I found its notes to be much more comprehensive and the printing much more aesthetically pleasing. I would only suggest Folger if you've already read the play and want to compare notes/definitions. Folger would have kept me from discovering what has since become my favorite play. Period. | | | | Completely satisfied Aug 3, 2009 |
| The book was delivered to my international address much quicker than I thought it would be, and was in great condition. | | |  | Othello Jun 14, 2009 |
| Buy this book online and never received, Very disappoint for the service, I will be think twice before buy anything from this side again. | | | Write your own review about Othello (Folger Shakespeare Library)
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