The newly revised Signet Classic Shakespeare series. The work of the world's greatest dramatist edited by outstanding scholars. Unique features of the Signet Classic Shakespeare: Extensive overview of Shakespeare's life, world, and theater by the general editor of the Signet Classic Shakespeare series, Sylvan Barnet Special introduction to the play by the editor, Alvin Kernan, Princeton University Source from which Shakespeare derived Othello-selctions from Giraldi Cinthio's Hecatommithi Dramatic criticism from the past and present: commentaries by Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Maynard Mack, Madelon Gholke Sprengnether, Marvin Carlson Comprehensive stage and screen history of notable actors, directors, and productions of Othello, then and now Text, notes , and commentaries printed in the clearest most readable type Up-to-date list of recommended readings
