Buch, Englisch, 512 Seiten, Format (B × H): 129 mm x 196 mm
Reihe: Oxford World's Classics
Buch, Englisch, 512 Seiten, Format (B × H): 129 mm x 196 mm
Reihe: Oxford World's Classics
ISBN: 978-0-19-281451-7
Verlag: Oxford University Press
The first scholarly edition of Othello to give full attention to the play's bold treatment of racial themes, which make it a work of particular interest to theatre directors and scholars alike.
- The text has been freshly edited, collating the 1622 Quarto and the 1623 Folio, and also making full use of the Second Quarto (1632).
- The extensive introduction stresses the public dimensions of the tragedy, paying particular attention to its treatment of colour and social relations.
- Extensive performance history, designed to meet the needs of theatre professionals and students.
- Appendices on dating problems, music in the play, and a fresh translation of the Italian novella from which the story derives, Giraldi Cinthio's Hecatommithi
- Detailed commentary alerts readers to the play's theatrical life, as well as its rich language and word-play.
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.'
Zielgruppe
Students of Shakespeare, drama, theatre directors and performers
