Othello

Othello Synopsis

Oxford School Shakespeare: Othello - Bestselling GCSE Student Edition The Oxford School Shakespeare series is trusted by teachers and loved by students worldwide. This student edition of Othello is expertly designed to make Shakespeare accessible, engaging, and fully supported in the classroom or at home.

Featuring clear on-page notes, helpful illustrations, and authoritative academic insight, it is ideal for GCSE and secondary students aged 11+ across all exam boards. Key Themes Covered This edition explores essential ideas needed to understand Othello's character, including: Othello's ill-fated marriage with Desdemona Othello as the tragic hero Othello as a victim of trickery and racial prejudice Key Features Accessible notes and commentary to support understanding Clear two-column layout for quick reference and explanations Wide margins for effective annotation and note-taking Additional background material, reading lists, and website recommendations Contextual and explanatory illustrations throughout Free Bonus Resources Comes with free supporting 'Shakespeare in Context' videos filmed at Shakespeare's Globe - simply scan the QR code on the back.

Suitable For Students aged 11+
All UK exam boards (GCSE and KS3) The Oxford School Shakespeare range includes over 20 of Shakespeare's plays, along with revision resources for Macbeth and Romeo and Juliet.