Othello

by Ducis, Jean-francois

• ISBN13: 9780859893626
• ISBN10: 0859893626
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1991-01-15
• Publisher: Univ of Exeter Pr

Summary

This is the classic, broody story of Othello, a black general in the army, who loves the beautiful Desdemona. The author's adaptation eliminates the issue of race by portraying Desdemona and Othello's jealous friend, Iago, as black characters. Original.

Author Biography

Jean-François Ducis (1733-1816) was a French dramatist and adapter of Shakespeare.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. v
About the Play	p. v
Leading Characters in the Play	p. xii
Synopsis	p. xiii
Othello: commentary	p. xv
Time Sequences in Othello	p. xviii
Shakespeare's Verse	p. xix
Source, Date, and Text	p. xx
Characters in the Play	p. xxi
Othello	p. 1
The 'Willow' Song	p. 145
The Source of Othello	p. 147
What the Critics have said	p. 153
Classwork and Examinations	p. 155
Discussion of Themes and Topics	p. 155
Character Study	p. 156
Activities	p. 157
Context Questions	p. 158
Critical Appreciation	p. 159
Essays	p. 160
Projects	p. 161
Background	p. 162
Government	p. 162
Religion	p. 162
Education	p. 163
Language	p. 163
Drama	p. 163
Theatre	p. 164
Suggested Further Reading	p. 167
William Shakespeare, 1564-1616	p. 168
List of Shakespeare's Plays	p. 170
Table of Contents provided by Ingram. All Rights Reserved.