"Presents the original text of Shakespeare's play side by side with a modern version, with marginal notes and explanations and full descriptions of each character."-- Provided by publisher
Dramatic and powerful in its scope, 'Othello' explores the perils of suspicion and jealousy and the ensuing breakdown of relationships and disaster that can arise from such emotions. Othello secretly marries Desdemona, but is led to believe that she has been unfaithful to him by his ensign, Iago, leading to tragic events.