Othello (Cliffs Notes) [Paperback]

Helen McCulloch (Author), Gary Carey (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0764585878 | ISBN-13: 978-0764585876 | Publication Date: July 3, 2000 | Edition: 1

The original CliffsNotes study guides offer expert commentary on major themes, plots, characters, literary devices, and historical background. The latest generation of titles in the series also feature glossaries and visual elements that complement the classic, familiar format.

Betrayal and manipulation lie at the heart of Othello. Keep up with all the crosses and double-crosses of this tragic play with the CliffsNotes version of the play, which will help you form your own opinions about Iago's schemes, Othello's motives, and Desdemona's loyalty.

Other features that help you study include

•  Background information about the life and times of William Shakespeare to help you understand his influences
• A character map that graphically illustrates the relationships among the characters
• Glossaries to help you comprehend Shakespeare’s language
• Critical essays on the character pairs and major themes of the play
• A review section that tests your knowledge

Classic literature or modern modern-day treasure — you'll understand it all with expert information and insight from CliffsNotes study guides.

Editorial Reviews

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 the Author

Helen McCulloch is a Doctoral Candidate in Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies at Monash University in Australia and has taught high school English for 18 years.

Gary Carey has been in the publishing profession for over 25 years and continues to edit on a freelance basis.

Product Details

• Paperback: 100 pages
• Publisher: Cliffs Notes; 1 edition (July 3, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764585878
• ISBN-13: 978-0764585876
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.3 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #428,188 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #39 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Literature & Fiction > Books & Reading > Reference

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2 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Eye Opening, June 14, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Shakespeare's Othello (Cliffs Notes) (Paperback)

This piece of work really opens your eyes and shows the great talent of William Shakespeare. I think that if anyone likes his other works will love this. If your not a Shakespeare fan, this should be the book you read first.