CliffsNotes on Shakespeare's Othello (Cliffsnotes Literature Guides) - Softcover

McCulloch, Helen

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0764585878 ISBN 13: 9780764585876

Publisher: Cliffs Notes Inc.,U.S., 2000

Synopsis

CliffsNotes on Shakespeare's Othello

About this title

Synopsis:

Betrayal and manipulation lie at the heart of William Shakespeare's Othello. Keep up with all the crosses and double--crosses of this tragic play with CliffsNotes on Othello. Character studies, plot summaries, and critical commentaries will help you form your own opinions about Iago's schemes, Othello's motives, and Desdemona's loyalty. Plus, this study guide delivers helpful background information about the life and times of Shakespeare to help you understand his influences, and glossaries to help you comprehend his language. Trust CliffsNotes on Othello to turn your study of this tragedy into a triumph for your grades.

From the Back Cover:

One of the most often staged of all of Shakespeare′s plays, Othello is a tale of love and betrayal, secrets, passions, and intrigue. Psychology and wit pit strength and virtue against jealousy and evil agendas. The results leave no winners, only tragedy in the lives of the jealous Moor, Othello, and his wife, Desdemona.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cliffs Notes Inc.,U.S.
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0764585878
• ISBN 13: 9780764585876
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 112