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Othello, a Moorish general in the service of Venice, has married Desdemona, beautiful daughter of a Venetian Senator. But Iago, Othello's malignant ensign, is determined to destroy their happiness.
Otello, arapi i Venedikut u shkrua më 1604, bazuar në veprën "Hecatommithi" i novelistit italian Giraldi Cinthio. Otello, arapi i Venedikut u shkrua më 1604, bazuar në veprën "Hecatommithi" i novelistit italian Giraldi Cinthio. Rolet e para janë Otello, Desdemona dhe Iagua, ndërsa të dytët janë Brabanti, Kasi, Roderigu, Emilia dhe Bianka. Ky është një botim luksoz i përkthimit unik të veprës nga Fan S. Noli.
Shakespearian language is hard to grasp but after studying Othello in Literature I've definitely found it easier to follow. The love within the play is overwhelming but the pure jealousy and rage that can be found within the pages is enrapturing and it makes readers question their own ideals and values. The questions Shakespeare asks of our own relationships is valuable to anyone and his views and values are still relevant today. And who doesn't love a villain? Iago is awesome. ( )
Shakespearian language is hard to grasp but after studying Othello in Literature I've definitely found it easier to follow. The love within the play is overwhelming but the pure jealousy and rage that can be found within the pages is enrapturing and it makes readers question their own ideals and values. The questions Shakespeare asks of our own relationships is valuable to anyone and his views and values are still relevant today. And who doesn't love a villain? Iago is awesome. ( )
Never tell me; I take it much unkindly That thou, Iago, who hast had my purse As if the strings were thine, shouldst know of this.
Quotations
Trifles light as air Are to the jealous confirmations strong As proofs of holy writ;
O, beware, my lord, of jealousy! It is the green-eyed monster, which doth mock The meat it feeds on. That cuckold lives in bliss Who, certain of his fate, loves not his wronger; But O, what damned minutes tells he o'er Who dotes, yet doubts, suspects, yet strongly loves!
Not poppy, nor mandragora, Nor all the drowsy syrups of the world, Shall ever medicine thee to that sweet sleep Which thou owedst yesterday.
Reputation is an idle and most false imposition; oft got without merit and lost without deserving.
Good name in man and woman, dear my lord, Is the immediate jewel of their souls. Who steals my purse steals trash; 'tis something, nothing; 'Twas mine, 'tis his, and has been slave to thousands; But he that filches from me my good name Robs me of that which not enriches him And makes me poor indeed.
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Othello, a Moorish general in the service of Venice, has married Desdemona, beautiful daughter of a Venetian Senator. But Iago, Othello's malignant ensign, is determined to destroy their happiness.
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[R.L. 8.4] One of the most often staged of all of Shakespeare's plays, this is a tale of love and betrayal, secrets, passions, and intrigue. Psychology and wit pit strength and virtue against jealousy and evil agendas. The results leave no winners, only tragedy.
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Self-hating black man Goes medieval on blonde wife OJ's fav'rite book? (citygirl)
A viper's hissing, Destroys a man's happiness, A faithful wife slain. (hillaryrose7)
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