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Othello: Shorter Shakespeare

by William Shakespeare
$41.90 Now $17.90 Save 57%
Othello: Shorter Shakespeare
Othello: Shorter Shakespeare

Tragic tale of jealousy, love, and deception.

"Othello: Shorter Shakespeare" is a gripping read for anyone fascinated by the complexities of human emotion and the dark twists of fate. Shakespeare's ability to weave a story around profound themes like jealousy, trust, and betrayal makes this play a timeless exploration of the human condition. Diving into the tragic love story of Othello and Desdemona, along with Iago's sinister machinations, you'll find yourself enthralled by the power of words to evoke the deepest passions and most devastating downfalls.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Othello: Shorter Shakespeare

by William Shakespeare
$41.90 Now $17.90 Save 57%
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This book may contain very minor cosmetic defects, but it is in pristine condition. There should be no yellowing, no foxing, no water damage, and no annotations of any kind on the cover and the pages. For paperbacks, there should not be any crease marks on the spine. This book is good as new — lucky you!

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This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.

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ISBN: 9780028612317
Author: William Shakespeare
Publisher: Macmillan General Reference
Date of Publication: 1996-09-01
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Poetry, Drama
Related Topics: Classics, Literature, Theatre
Goodreads rating: 3.89
(rated by 430274 readers)
 

Tragic tale of jealousy, love, and deception.

"Othello: Shorter Shakespeare" is a gripping read for anyone fascinated by the complexities of human emotion and the dark twists of fate. Shakespeare's ability to weave a story around profound themes like jealousy, trust, and betrayal makes this play a timeless exploration of the human condition. Diving into the tragic love story of Othello and Desdemona, along with Iago's sinister machinations, you'll find yourself enthralled by the power of words to evoke the deepest passions and most devastating downfalls.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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