Othello by William Shakespeare (English) Mass Market Paperback Book

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Though this great tragedy of unsurpassed intensity and emotion is played out against Renaissance splendor, its story of the doomed marriage of a Venetian senator's daughter, Desdemona, to a Moorish general, Othello, is especially relevant to modern audiences. The differences in race and background create an initial tension that allows the horrifyingly envious villain Iago methodically to promote the "green-eyed monster" jealousy, until, in one of the most deeply moving scenes in theatrical history, the noble Moor destroys the woman he loves-only to discover too late that she was innocent.Each Edition Includes:Comprehensive explanatory notesVivid introductions and the most up-to-date scholarshipClear, modernized spelling and punctuation, enabling contemporary readers to understand the Elizabethan EnglishCompletely updated, detailed bibliographies and performance historiesAn interpretive essay on film adaptations of the play, along with an extensive filmography

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Though this great tragedy of unsurpassed intensity and emotion is played out against Renaissance splendor, its story of the doomed marriage of a Venetian senator's daughter, Desdemona, to a Moorish general, Othello, is especially relevant to modern audiences. The differences in race and background create an initial tension that allows the horrifyingly envious villain Iago methodically to promote the "green-eyed monster" jealousy, until, in one of the most deeply moving scenes in theatrical history, the noble Moor destroys the woman he loves-only to discover too late that she was innocent. Each Edition Includes: - Comprehensive explanatory notes - Vivid introductions and the most up-to-date scholarship - Clear, modernized spelling and punctuation, enabling contemporary readers to understand the Elizabethan English- Completely updated, detailed bibliographies and performance histories - An interpretive essay on film adaptations of the play, along with an extensive filmography

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The Most Student-Friendly Shakespeare on the Market Each Edition Includes: * Comprehensive explanatory notes placed on pages facing the text of the play * Vivid introductions and the most up-to-date scholarship * Clear, modernized spelling and punctuation, enabling contemporary readers to understand the Elizabethan English * Completely updated, detailed bibliographies and performance histories * An interpretive essay on film adaptations of the play, along with an extensive filmography.

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William Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon, EnglandWilliam Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon, England, in 1564. He is widely regarded as the greatest writer in t, in 1564. He is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language. We're pretty sure he would think this vhe English language. We're pretty sure he would think this version of his play is awesome. ersion of his play is awesome.

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The Names of the Actors Othello, the Moor Brabantio, [a senator,] father to Desdemona Cassio, an honorable lieutenant [to Othello] Iago, [Othello''s ancient,] a villain Roderigo, a gulled gentleman Duke of Venice Senators [of Venice] Montano, Governor of Cyprus Gentlemen of Cyprus Lodovico and Gratiano, [kinsmen to Brabantio,] two Noble Venetians sailors clown Desdemona, [daughter to Brabantio and] wife to Othello Emilia, wife to Iago Bianca, a courtesan [and mistress to Cassio] [a messenger a herald a musician Servants, Attendants, Officers, Senators, Musicians, Gentlemen scene: Venice; a seaport in Cyprus] 1.1 Location: Venice. A street. 1 never tell me (An expression of incredulity, like "tell me another one.") 3 this i.e., Desdemona''s elopement. 4 ''Blood By His (Christ''s) blood 7 him Othello 14 Bombast circumstance wordy evasion. (Bombast is cotton padding.) 15 epithets of war military expressions 17 Nonsuits rejects the petition of. Certes Certainly 20 arithmetician i.e., a man whose military knowledge is merely theoretical, based on books of tactics 22 A . . . wife (Cassio does not seem to be married, but his counterpart in Shakespeare''s source does have a woman in his house. See also 4.1.131.) 24 division of a battle disposition of a military unit 25 a spinster i.e., a housewife, one whose regular occupation is spinning. Theoric theory 26 Togaed consuls toga-wearing counselors or senators. propose discuss 1.1 A Enter Roderigo and Iago. Roderigo Tush, never tell me! I take it much unkindly 1 That thou, Iago, who hast had my purse As if the strings were thine, shouldst know of this. 3 Iago ''Sblood, but you''ll not hear me. 4 If ever I did dream of such a matter, Abhor me. Roderigo Thou told''st me thou didst hold him in thy hate. 7 Iago Despise me If I do not. Three great ones of the city, In personal suit to make me his lieutenant, Off-capped to him; and by the faith of man, I know my price, I am worth no worse a place. But he, as loving his own pride and purposes, Evades them with a bombast circumstance 14 Horribly stuffed with epithets of war, 15 And, in conclusion, Nonsuits my mediators. For, "Certes," says he, 17 "I have already chose my officer." And what was he? Forsooth, a great arithmetician, 20 One Michael Cassio, a Florentine, A fellow almost damned in a fair wife, 22 That never set a squadron in the field Nor the division of a battle knows 24 More than a spinster--unless the bookish theoric, 25 Wherein the Togaed consuls can propose 26 As masterly as he. Mere prattle without practice Is all his soldiership. But he, sir, had th''election; 29 his Othello''s 31 Beleed and calmed left to leeward without wind, becalmed. (A sailing metaphor.) 32 Debitor and Creditor (A name for a system of bookkeeping, here used as a contemptuous nickname for Cassio.) countercaster i.e., bookkeeper, one who tallies with counters, or "metal disks." (Said contemptuously.) 33 in good time opportunely, i.e., forsooth 34 God bless the mark (Perhaps originally a formula to ward off evil; here an expression of impatience.) ancient standard-bearer, ensign. 35 his hangman the executioner of him. 37 Preferment promotion. letter and affection personal influence and favoritism 38 old gradation step-by-step seniority, the traditional way 40 term respect. affined bound 43 content you don''t you worry about that. 46 truly faithfully 50 cashiered dismissed from service. 51 Whip me Whip, as far as I''m concerned 52 trimmed . . . duty dressed up in the mere form and show of dutifulness 55 lined their coats i.e., stuffed their purses 56 Do themselves homage i.e., attend to self-interest solely. And I, of whom his eyes had seen the proof 29 At Rhodes, at Cyprus, and on other grounds Christened and heathen, must be beleed and calmed 31 By debitor and creditor. This countercaster, 32 He, in good time, must his lieutenant be, 33 And I--God bless the mark!--His Moorship''s ancient. 34 Roderigo By heaven, I rather would have been his hangman. 35 Iago Why, there''s no remedy. ''Tis the curse of service; Preferment goes by letter and affection, 37 And not by old gradation, where each second 38 Stood heir to th'' first. Now, sir, be judge yourself Whether I in any just term am affined 40 To love the Moor. Roderigo I would not follow him then. Iago Oh, sir, content you. 43 I follow him to serve my turn upon him. We cannot all be masters, nor all masters Cannot be truly followed. You shall mark 46 Many a duteous and knee-crooking knave That, doting on his own obsequious bondage, Wears out his time, much like his master''s ass, For naught but provender, and when he''s old, cashiered. 50 Whip me such honest knaves. Others there are 51 Who, trimmed in forms and visages of duty, 52 Keep yet their hearts attending on themselves, And, throwing but shows of service on their lords, Do well thrive by them, and when they have lined their coats, 55 Do themselves homage. These fellows have some soul, 56 59 Were . . . Iago i.e., if I were able to assume command, I certainly would not choose to remain a subordinate, or, I would keep a suspicious eye on a flattering subordinate. 62 peculiar particular, personal 64 native innate. figure shape, intent 65 compliment extern outward show (conforming in this case to the inner workings and intention of the heart) 67 Daws small crowlike birds, proverbially stupid and avaricious. I am not what I am i.e., I am not one who wears his heart on his sleeve. 68 full swelling. thick-lips (Elizabethans often applied the term "Moor" to Negroes.) owe own 69 Carry''t thus carry this off. 72-3 though . . . flies though he seems prosperous and happy now, vex him with misery. 73 Though . . . be joy Although he seems fortunate and happy. (Repeats the idea of line 72.) 74 changes of vexation vexing changes 75 As . . . color that may cause it to lose some of its first gloss. 77 timorous frightening 78 As . . . fire as when a fire, having gained hold by negligence at night 83.1 at a window (This stage direction, from the quarto, probably calls for an appearance on the gallery above and rearstage.) And such a one do I profess myself. For, sir, It is as sure as you are Roderigo, Were I the Moor I would not be Iago. 59 In following him, I follow but myself-- Heaven is my judge, not I for love and duty, But seeming so for my peculiar end. 62 For when my outward action doth demonstrate The native act and figure of my heart 64 In compliment extern, ''tis not long after 65 But I will wear my heart upon my sleeve For daws to peck at. I am not what I am. 67 Roderigo What a full fortune does the thick-lips owe 68 If he can carry''t thus! Iago Call up her father. 69 Rouse him, make after him, poison his delight, Proclaim him in the streets; incense her kinsmen, And, though he in a fertile climate dwell, 72 Plague him with flies. Though that his joy be joy, 73 Yet throw such changes of vexation on''t 74 As it may lose some color. 75 Roderigo Here is her father''s house. I''ll call aloud. Iago Do, with like timorous accent and dire yell 77 As when, by night and negligence, the fire 78 Is spied in populous cities. Roderigo What ho, Brabantio! Signor Brabantio, ho! Iago Awake! What ho, Brabantio! Thieves, thieves, thieves! Look to your house, your daughter, and your bags! Thieves, thieves! 83 Brabantio [enters] above [at a window]. 88 Zounds By His (Christ''s) wounds 91 Tupping covering, copulating with. (Said of sheep.) 92 snorting snoring 93 the devil (The devil was conventionally pictured as black.) 102 distemp''ring intoxicating 103 Upon malicious bravery with hostile intent to defy me 104 start startle, disrupt Brabantio What is the reason of this terrible summons? What is the matter there? Roderigo Signor, is all your family within? Iago Are your doors locked? Brabantio Why, wherefore ask you this? Iago Zounds, sir, you''re robbed. For shame, put on your gown! 88 Your heart is burst; you have lost half your soul. Even now, now, very now, an old black ram Is Tupping your white ewe. Arise, arise! 91 Awake the snorting citizens with the bell, 92 Or else the devil will make a grandsire of you. 93 Arise, I say! Brabantio What, have you lost your wits? Roderigo Most reverend signor, do you kn

Details ISBN0553213024 Author David Scott Kastan Pages 352 Publisher Bantam Classics Series Bantam Classic Language English ISBN-10 0553213024 ISBN-13 9780553213027 Media Book Format Mass Market Paperback DEWEY 822.33 Illustrations Yes Year 1988 Publication Date 1988-01-31 Imprint Bantam Doubleday Dell Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Birth 1564 Death 1616 Alternative 9781605148342 Audience Age 12-18 Residence Stratford-Upon-The Avon St, ENK Short Title OTHELLO REV/E Edition Description Revised DOI 10.1604/9780553213027 Edited by Bevington, David Audience General/Trade UK Release Date 1988-01-01 We've got this

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