Othello (Arkangel Shakespeare)
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| Rating | : | 4.94 (575 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1932219269 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 1 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-03-26 |
| Language | : | English |
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About the AuthorWilliam Shakespeare (1564-1616), English poet and dramatist of the Elizabethan and early Jacobean period, is the most widely known author in all of English literature and often considered the greatest. Plays were not prized as literature at the time, and Shakespeare was not widely read until the middle of the eighteenth century, when a great upsurge of interest in his works began that continues today.. He was an active member of a theater company for at least twenty years, during which time he wrote many great plays
Cunningly bending Othello to his own purposes, Iago persuades the Moor that Desdemona is unfaithful to him. But Iago, Othello's malignant ensign, is determined to destroy their happiness. Full-Cast Audio Theater Dramatization. This great tragedy confronts the mystery at the heart of evil and contains some of Shakespeare's most magnificent dramatic verse. Othello, a Moorish general in the service of Venice, has married Desdemona, beautiful daughter of a Venetian senator. Othello is played by Don Warrington, David Threlfall is Iago, Anne-Marie Duff is Desdemona, and Jasper Britton plays Cassio. Tormented in a hell of jealousy, Othello moves inexorably toward the destruction of his innocent wife and himself.
It's Shakespeare; who are we to critique the writing? BKW It's Shakespeare; who are we to critique the writing?Although it's been more than 40 years since I graduated with a degree in English and I've retired from a non-literary career in government, I still read Shakespeare on a regular basis. I'm updating my collection with volumes that will fit into my backpack for travel. This edition fits nicely and the binding protects it from being bent better than a paperback.. but this is an excellent starting P Farley it helps tremendously having notes and context side by aide to the text. there's also a lengthy introduction about the story, language and Bard himself.If you're a beginner you will still have to put a lot of effort in, and you will likely need other resources as well, but this is an excellent starting text. L. Abraham said Smack, smack, smack ugh!. If you are a person, like me, who cannot tolerate the sound of lip smacks and other oral sounds (a genetic condition termed misophonia), this recording can be very irritating. The smooches between Othello and his lady love could drive you crazy. It is rare that this is a problem on audio books, but the sound engineers went way overboard. I also did not care for the portrayal of Othello in general, or Desdemona (to syrupy). Iago and most of the others are fine.
William Shakespeare (1564-1616), English poet and dramatist of the Elizabethan and early Jacobean period, is the most widely known author in all of English literature and often considered the greatest. Plays were not prized as literature at the time, and Shakespeare was not widely read until the middle of the eighte