| Othello Contributor(s): Shakespeare, William (Author), Copen, E. a. (Author), Wheelwright (Author) |
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ISBN: 1932219269 ISBN-13: 9781932219265 Publisher: Audio Partners OUR PRICE: $22.46 Product Type: Compact Disc - Other Formats Published: September 2005 Annotation: Othello, a Moorish general in the service of Venice, has married Desdemona, beautiful daughter of a Venetian Senator. But Iago, Othello's malignant ensign, is determined to destroy their happiness. Cunningly bending the greatness of Othello's nature to his own purposes, Iago persuades the Moor that Desdemona is unfaithful to him. Tormented in a hell of jealousy, Othello moves inexorably toward the destruction of his innocent wife and himself. This great tragedy confronts the mystery at the heart of evil and contains some of Shakespeare's most magnificent dramatic verse. The play is performed by Don Warrington, David Threlfall, and the Arkangel Cast. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Drama | Shakespeare |
| Dewey: 822.33 |
| Series: Arkangel Complete Shakespeare |
| Physical Information: 0.94" H x 5.46" W x 6.3" (0.31 lbs) |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This great tragedy confronts the mystery at the heart of evil and contains some of Shakespeare's most magnificent dramatic verse. Othello, a Moorish general in the service of Venice, has married Desdemona, beautiful daughter of a Venetian senator. But Iago, Othello's malignant ensign, is determined to destroy their happiness. Cunningly bending Othello to his own purposes, Iago persuades the Moor that Desdemona is unfaithful to him. Tormented in a hell of jealousy, Othello moves inexorably toward the destruction of his innocent wife and himself. Othello is played by Don Warrington, David Threlfall is Iago, Anne-Marie Duff is Desdemona, and Jasper Britton plays Cassio. |
Contributor Bio(s): Shakespeare, William: - William Shakespeare (1564-1616), English poet and dramatist of the Elizabethan and early Jacobean period, is the most widely known author in all of English literature and often considered the greatest. He was an active member of a theater company for at least twenty years, during which time he wrote many great plays. Plays were not prized as literature at the time, and Shakespeare was not widely read until the middle of the eighteenth century, when a great upsurge of interest in his works began that continues today. Threlfall, David: -David Threlfall is a stage, film, and television actor and director who is best known for playing Frank Gallagher in the British television series Shameless. Throughout his career, he has performed in numerous lead roles with the Royal Shakespeare Company, the National Theatre, and the Royal Exchange. Britton, Jasper: -Jasper Britton took the lead in the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre production of Richard III and has also worked for the Royal National Theatre and the Royal Shakespeare Company. His television appearances include The Bill and Peak Practice, and he has narrated several audiobooks. |