Othello (Dover Thrift Editions)

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Genre: Shakespeare plays, texts; Othello (Fictitious character); Plays / Drama; Literary Criticism; Classics; Shakespeare; Drama / General; Drama;

Average Review: 4 stars

Review: Great guide to one of Shakespeare's best tragedies : I have never intently read Shakespeare before, but enough people told me that I needed to read "Othello" that I decided to break down and buy a copy. Everything about Shakespeare I find intimidating, so with much trepidation did I buy this critical edition of "Othello". Needless to say, this work is AMAZING. Not only does Dr. Honigmann give notes along the way to help the reader interpret what the characters are saying, but he also provides an extensive introduction outlining Shakespeare's sources, some possible motives, and some character criticism. He also provides one of Shakespeare's main sources, a short story written by Giraldi Cinthio, and in this short story he provides notes that link it directly to the text of "Othello". I am completely sold on "The Arden Shakespeare" series, and will continue to use it in the future. A definite buy!