Oxford School Shakespeare: Othello

Oxford School Shakespeare: Othello is a comprehensive, classroom-friendly edition of Shakespeare’s powerful tragedy. It provides the complete and unabridged text, enriched with annotations, illustrations, and learning activities that help students explore the play’s themes, characters, and dramatic impact.

The play tells the story of Othello, a Moorish general in the Venetian army, whose love for Desdemona is destroyed by jealousy and manipulation at the hands of the cunning Iago. This gripping tragedy examines themes of love, betrayal, race, power, and jealousy, making it one of Shakespeare’s most studied works worldwide.

• ✨ Detailed introduction with historical and cultural background

• 📖 Scene-by-scene summaries for clarity and revision

• 📝 Explanatory notes to simplify difficult language and references

• 🎯 Discussion questions and activities to encourage critical thinking

• 🎭 Performance notes and engaging illustrations to visualize the play

This edition is ideal for students preparing for school exams, college study, or theatre performances, making Shakespeare’s tragedy more accessible and engaging.