The Oxford Shakespeare: Oxford Shakespeare: Othello The Moor of Venice

Zusatztext The new Oxford Othello is quite simply a major achievement, a volume alive with exemplary editorial and critical thought. It sets a landmark in Shakespeare studies and fully deserves to become the preferred edition for many years to come. Informationen zum Autor Michael Neill is Professor of English at the University of Auckland, New Zealand. He has previously edited Anthony and Cleopatra for the Oxford Shakespeare. Klappentext This is the first scholarly edition of Othello to give full attention to the work's bold treatment of racial themes. Shakespeare's decision to place a sympathetic black hero at the centre of his tragedy was unique in its time; but, as the lively introduction shows, the play's relationship to the history of racial thinking remains controversial. Designed to meet the needs of theatre professionals, as well as general readers, the edition includes an extensiveperformance history, a commentary illuminating the complexities of Shakespeare's language, and an indispensable appendix on the music in the play. Zusammenfassung Emphasises "Othello's" bold treatment of racial themes. Suitable for theatre professionals as well as general readers, this work includes a performance history, a commentary illuminating the complexities of Shakespeare's language, and an appendix on the music in the play.

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Prof. Neill's edition is complete with an introduction that is both learned and well-written and the footnotes are helpful especially for those approaching the play for the first time. Contemporary Review, Volume 288

Product details

• Authors: Michael Neill, William Shakespeare, Michael (Professor of English Neill
• Assisted by: Neill Michael (Editor), Michael Neill (Editor), Michael (Professor of English Neill (Editor)
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Content: Book
• Product form: Hardback
• Publication date: 16.03.2006
• Subject: Fiction > Narrative literature; Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > English linguistics / literary studies
• EAN: 9780198129202
• ISBN: 978-0-19-812920-2
• Pages: 502
• Set: The Oxford Shakespeare; The Oxford Shakespeare
• Series: The Oxford Shakespeare; Oxford Shakespeare (Hardcover); The Oxford Shakespeare; Oxford Shakespeare (Hardcover)
• Subjects: English, LITERARY CRITICISM / Drama, DRAMA / Shakespeare, LITERARY CRITICISM / Modern / General, Literary studies: c 1600 to c 1800, Shakespeare Studies & Criticism, Classic and pre-20th century plays, Shakespeare Plays, Literary studies: plays and playwrights, Relating to Shakespeare / Shakespearean