Othello: The Oxford Shakespeare The Moor of Venice (Oxford World's Classics)

Othello: The Oxford Shakespeare The Moor of Venice (Oxford World's Classics)

by Michael Neill (Editor), Michael Neill (Editor), William Shakespeare (Author), William Shakespeare (Author)

Synopsis

The Oxford Shakespeare General Editor: Stanley Wells The Oxford Shakespeare offers authoritative texts from leading scholars in editions designed to interpret and illuminate the plays for modern readers - A new, modern-spelling text, collated and edited from all existing printings - Extensive introduction gives full attention to the play's bold treatment of racial themes, gender, and social relations - Detailed performance history designed to meet the needs of theatre professionals - On-page commentary and notes explain language, word-play, and staging - Appendices on music in the play and a full translation of the Italian novella from which the story derives - Illustrated with production photographs and related art - Full index to introduction and commentary - Durable sewn binding for lasting use 'not simply a better text but a new conception of Shakespeare. This is a major achievement of twentieth-century scholarship.' ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

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Format: Illustrated
Pages: 512
Edition: Illustrated
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Published: 17 Apr 2008

ISBN 10: 0199535876
ISBN 13: 9780199535873

Media Reviews
...For the wealth of helpful material and stimulating ideas this is surely the most valuable edition of Shakespeare's disturbing and controversial tragedy available today. * Dieter Mehl, Archiv *
The text of this edition is close to perfect * Eric Rasmussen *
Author Bio
Michael Neill has also edited Shakespeare's Anthony and Cleopatra for the Oxford Shakespeare.