Othello
by William Shakespeare

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Readers appreciate the timeless relevance and emotional depth of Othello, highlighting its exploration of themes like jealousy, manipulation, and betrayal. Many find Shakespeare's character development, particularly of Iago, to be masterfully crafted, making the play both engaging and thought-provoking. However, some express discomfort with the melodramatic elements and the characters' decisions, particularly Othello's tragic flaws.

Timeless themes of jealousy and betrayalMasterful character developmentEngaging and thought-provokingEmotional depth and relevanceMelodramatic elements can be off-putting

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Othello; Frantic Assembly's electrifying take on Shakespeare's tragedy of paranoia, sex and murder, firmly rooted in a volatile twenty-first century.

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PublisherPenguin
Year1985
BindingMass Market Paperback
Pages239
LanguageEnglish
ISBN-139780140707076
ISBN-100140707077
LCCN86673445
LCCPR2829

Othello is a British play written by William Shakespeare and published by Penguin (1985).

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