Oxford School Shakespeare
is an acclaimed edition especially designed for students, with accessible on-page notes and explanatory illustrations, clear background information, and rigorous but accessible scholarly credentials. Othello
is a popular text for study by secondary students the world over. Oxford School Shakespeare: Othello
outlines common themes explored when studying Othello's character, including his ill-fated marriage with Desdemona, Othello as the tragic hero and Othello as a victim of trickery and racial prejudice.
Key features:1. Accessible notes and commentataries 2. Two-column format for easy reference checking and immediate explanations3. Wide margins to provide plenty of space for annotations and note taking 4. Additional information and reading lists (including websites)5. Illustrations dotted throughout, both contextual and explanatorySuitable for: - Students aged 11+- All exam boardsThe Oxford School Shakespeare
range includes over 20 of Shakespeare's plays, plus revision resources for Macbeth
and Romeo and Juliet.
By:
William Shakespeare
Series edited by:
Roma Gill OBE
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions:
Height: 217mm,
Width: 171mm,
Spine: 12mm
Weight: 323g
ISBN: 9780198328735
ISBN 10: 0198328737
Series: Oxford School Shakespeare
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 20 March 2009
Recommended Age: From 13 to 17 years
Audience:
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
,
Children's (6-12)
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
IntroductionAbout the Play Leading Characters in the Play Synopsis Othello: Commentary Time Sequences in Othello Shakespeare's Verse Source, text and Date Characters in the Play Othello The 'Willow' Song Othello: the Source What the Critics have said Background England in 1604 Government Religion Education Language Drama Theatre William Shakespeare, 1564-1616 Approximate dates of Composition of Shakespeare's Works Exploring Othello in the Classroom Ways into the Play Setting the Scene Keeping Track of the Action Characters Themes Shakespeare's Language Exploring with Drama Writing about Othello Further Reading and Resources
Reviews for Oxford School Shakespeare: Oxford School Shakespeare: Othello
This edition of Othello is a fantastic copy. There are ample notes alongside the text, which contribute to the understanding of the play. Well spaced text, also allows for clear reading and annotation. There are also plenty of activities for both in and out of the classroom, aiding student revision and coursework. 5 star Amazon review
