Othello - The Oxford Shakespeare

The Oxford ShakespeareGeneral Editor: Stanley WellsThe 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.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: William Shakespeare
• Con la collaborazione di: Michael Neill (Editore), Michael (Professor of English Neill (Editore), Neill Michael (Editore)
• Editore: Oxford University Press Trade
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 04.04.2008
• EAN: 9780199535873
• ISBN: 978-0-19-953587-3
• Dimensioni: 127 mm x 195 mm x 26 mm
• Serie: World's classics; Oxford World's Classics; The Oxford Shakespeare; World's classics; WORLD'S CLASSIC; Oxford World's Classics; The Oxford Shakespeare; WORLD'S CLASSIC; World's classics
• Categorie: Narrativa > Romanzi; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Pedagogia > Istruzione; 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