Othello

Othello in the Cambridge School Shakespeare series is an accessible yet deeply insightful version of one of Shakespeare’s most powerful tragedies. The play follows the tragic downfall of Othello, a Moorish general in the Venetian army, whose life is destroyed by manipulation, jealousy, and betrayal. The third edition offers helpful annotations, an introduction, and exercises that make it easier for students to understand the complexities of the play’s themes of trust, racism, and the destructive power of insecurity. The editors, Jane Coles, Vicki Wienand, and Richard Andrews, provide context that enriches the reading experience for both newcomers and those studying Shakespeare in-depth.