Othello (Second-Hand)

Author: William Shakespeare
Title: Othello
Edition: Cambridge School Shakespeare
Editor: Jane Coles
Format: Paperback
Genre: Drama / Classic Literature / School Prescribed Text

Othello is one of Shakespeare's most powerful tragedies, exploring jealousy, manipulation, trust, and betrayal through the downfall of a noble general.

Book Overview

The play follows Othello, a respected Moorish general, whose life and marriage are destroyed by the calculated deceit of Iago. Through manipulation and suspicion, Iago exploits Othello's insecurities, leading to devastating consequences.

This Cambridge School Shakespeare edition presents the play in an accessible, student-focused format that encourages performance, discussion, and close analysis of language, character, and themes.

Educational Features

• Complete play text with clear, student-friendly layout
• Running synopsis to support understanding of the action
• Glossary of unfamiliar words aligned with the text
• Classroom-tested activities and performance-based tasks
• Theme, character, and language feature boxes
• Extensive endnotes and essay-writing guidance
• Full-colour photographs from stage productions

Condition

Second-Hand Good.

• General shelf and edge wear visible
• Light surface scratches and scuffing to cover
• Minor corner and spine edge wear
• Spine intact and binding secure
• Pages clean, complete, and readable
• No loose or missing pages observed

Additional Information

• Cambridge School Shakespeare series
• Widely used for school literature studies
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• ISBN: 978-1-107-61559-5