Othello (Pocket Classics) - William Shakespeare

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Auteur(s) : William Shakespeare

Editeur : Prakash Books

Langue : Anglais

Parution : 01/12/2017

Format : Moyen, de 350g à 1kg

Nombre de pages : 200

Expédition : 150

Dimensions : 19.6 x 12.6 x 1.4

ISBN : 9789386538246

Résumé :
Othello is a powerful tragedy of love, jealousy, betrayal, and racial tension, masterfully penned by William Shakespeare. The story follows the noble Moorish general Othello, whose life unravels when he becomes ensnared in the web of deceit spun by his manipulative ensign, Iago. As trust erodes and suspicion grows, the play hurtles toward a heartbreaking climax, revealing the destructive potential of unchecked envy and prejudice. Rich in dramatic intensity and psychological insight, Othello remains one of Shakespeare's most compelling and disturbing works.

Trust betrayed. Love poisoned. A tragedy unleashed.

• Explore the psychological depth of Shakespeare's characters in one of his most intense tragedies.
• Delve into timeless themes of manipulation, honor, and racial identity.
• Reflect on the vulnerability of trust and the consequences of jealousy.
• Discover a gripping narrative that continues to resonate across centuries and cultures.

Themes:

• Jealousy and Manipulation
• Love and Betrayal
• Race and Otherness
• Trust and Deception
• Reputation and Honor
• Power and Ambition
• Gender and Misogyny
• Identity and Self-Doubt
• Appearance vs. Reality
• Tragic Flaws and Fate

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Biographie:

William Shakespeare began his career as an actor, writer and part owner of a playing company called the Lord Chamberlain's Men, later known as King's Men, in London. Often regarded as the ' Bard of Avon' he is one of the world's pre-eminent dramatists.
Most of his known works have been produced between 1589 and 1613. His plays demonstrate the expansiveness of his imagination and the extent of his learning.
Shakespeare introduced prose comedy in the histories of the late 1590s-- Henry IV, Part I and Part II and Henry V-- after the lyrical Richard II. Julius Caesar introduced a new kind of drama. Shakespeare's sequence of great comedies continue with Merchant of Venice, Much Ado About Nothing, As You Like It and Twelfth Night. Until about 1608, he mainly wrote tragedies including Hamlet, Othello, King Lear and Macbeth. Antony and Cleopatra and Coriolanus-- his last major tragedies, contain some of his finest poetry.
A true genius, Shakespeare's popular characters and plots are studied, performed, reinterpreted and discussed till today.

Sommaire:
William Shakespeare began his career as an actor, writer, and part owner of a playing company called the Lord Chamberlain's Men, later known as King's Men, in London. Often regarded as the 'Bard of Avon' he is one of the world's pre-eminent dramatists. Most of his known works have been produced between 1589 and 1613. His plays demonstrate the expansiveness of his imagination and the extent of his learning. Shakespeare introduced prose comedy in the histories of the late 1590s--Henry IV, Part I and Part II, and Henry V--after the lyrical Richard II. Julius Caesar introduced a new kind of drama. Shakespeare's sequence of great comedies continue with Merchant of Venice, Much Ado About Nothing, As You Like It, and Twelfth Night. Until about 1608, he mainly wrote tragedies including Hamlet, Othello, King Lear, and Macbeth. Antony and Cleopatra and Coriolanus--his last major tragedies, contain some of his finest poetry. A true genius, Shakespeare's popular characters and plots are studied, performed, reinterpreted, and discussed till today....