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Othello (The Sourcebooks Shakespeare; Book & CD) [Paperback]

Willam Shakespeare (Author), David Bevington (Primary Contributor), Barbara Gaines (Primary Contributor), Peter Holland (Primary Contributor), Dominique Raccah (Editor), Marie Macaisa (Editor), Andrew Wade (Contributor), Lois Potter (Contributor), Janet Suzman (Contributor), Thomas Garvey (Contributor), Dominique Raccah (Series Editor) (Author), Marie Macaisa (Series Editor) (Author), Willam Shakespeare (Author) (Author)
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October 1, 2005
The Sourcebooks Shakespeare brings the Shakespeare page to life. This remarkable edition of Othello is both the easiest way to understand the play and the best way to experience the full power and depth of the play.

This dynamic book includes an integrated audio CD that showcases key scenes from great performances past and present. You'll experience the play like never before-it's the next best thing to seeing the play performed live.

Each book offers:
* The full play, with line notes and a concurrent glossary
* Scholars and theatre producers discussing the play and popular culture
* Comments from every cast member of a current production.

This is also a very visual text, including:
* Photographs from great performances
* Costume designs and set renderings from different productions
* Production notes that take you inside the stage experience

Exclusive to The Sourcebooks Shakespeare and like no other edition of Othello, our audio CD and unique focus on the play as performed on the stage and on film brings the play to life.

Hear:
* One of the greatest Othellos of our time: Paul Robeson, from a 1944 production
* An 1890 private recording of Edwin Booth reciting Othello's speech to the Senate
* F. Scott Fitzgerald reciting Othello’s speech to the Senate

Narrated by Sir Derek Jacobi

Read:
* About the seminal 1987 production in South Africa, in an essay written by the director herself, Janet Suzman
* And see how the 2005 cast from Actors From the London Stage approaches the play

See:
* Photographs from the 1987 Johannesburg Othello
* Photographs from The Shakespeare Theatre’s 1997-98 season starring Patrick Stewart as Othello
* Set designs from Orson Welles’ 1951 production in London



Editorial Reviews

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Starred Review. Grade 9 Up–These full-text editions of the plays have clear, thoughtful annotations. Both volumes begin with the same good introductory essay about Shakespeare's life and times and include an essay that gives a voice coach's perspective on the Bard. What truly distinguishes these titles from other books, however, is the emphasis on the plays in performance. Each volume includes a discussion of a famous production and an analysis of the play in popular culture, as well as a section entitled The Cast Speaks, which contains interviews with actors and actresses from modern productions who share their ideas about the characters and their motivations. Black-and-white photographs from contemporary stage productions and movie adaptations of each play are included. The really exciting feature of these editions is the audio CD that features recordings of famous actors such as Kenneth Branagh, Paul Robeson, and Kate Beckinsale performing scenes. The CDs include multiple readings of the same scene by different performers, which would be extremely useful for instructors who want their students to think about differing interpretations of the lines, as well as for instructors who would simply like their students to hear Shakespeare spoken by actors who have had training in speaking blank verse. Good purchases for schools in which these plays are a part of the curriculum.–Kathleen E. Gruver, Burlington County Library, Westampton, NJ
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A new series that multitasks: The Sourcebooks Shakespeare is a stunning undertaking. -- Audiofile, October/November 2005

These [...] bard's beloveds offer the full illustrated text with an audio CD sporting numerous key scenes.A great idea. -- Library Journal, November 15, 2005

Product Details

  • Paperback: 416 pages
  • Publisher: Sourcebooks MediaFusion (October 1, 2005)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1402201028
  • ISBN-13: 978-1402201028
  • Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 6 x 1.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,166,589 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant!, September 29, 2007
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These are fast becoming my favorite version of Shakespeare's works. Whether you know a little or a lot about Shakespeare, this series will add to your knowledge and enjoyment of his plays. My friends and I have started using these books for occasional group readings, and even the non-Shakespeare fans are beginning to see the light....

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