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Notable for its still relevant themes of rascism, its infamous villian iago, and the strong female portrayals, othello stands comfortably among the bards greatest works. William shakespeare 15641616 in seventeenth century venice, a wealthy and debauched man discovers that the woman he is infatuated with is secretly married to a moorish general in the venetian army. A primary source is a work that is being studied, or that provides firsthand or direct evidence on a topic. The production subsequently appeared as a recording for radio, broadcast on 4 may 2008 on bbc radio 3, with chiwetel ejiofor as othello and the rest of the original. Use our free ebook selfpublishing services and we will distribute your e book to all the major ebooks stores. Othello is the story of a crosscultural romance between the title character, a noble moor who is a general in the venetian army, and desdemona, a beautiful and virtuous venetian lady. Jul 01, 2008 shakespeares othello is one of his finest and most famous tragedies. Othello by william shakespeare read by ewan mcgregor.
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It is the greeneyed monster which doth mock the meat it feeds on. It is also one of his plays that has the best documented performance history. The book this retelling of shakespeares play recounts the story of othello, a mercenary soldier who falls in love with the lords daughter, desdemona. Its one of the bestloved works by william shakespeare. This highly acclaimed performance, which ran between november 2007 and february 2008 at the donmar warehouse in london, features chiwetel ejiofor as the moor othello, ewan mcgregor as. Twotime golden globe award nominee chiwetel ejiofor, obe, is a prominent british film and stage actor. Othello by william shakespeare free at loyal books. Iago convinces othello, the moor of venice, that his wife, desdemona has been unfaithful.
Weve scoured the internet for the best deals on shakespeare audio books, and below is a selection of. Chiwetel ejiofor othello, ewan mcgregor iago, kelly reilly desdemona synopsis. Feb 03, 20 othello the tragedy of othello, the moor of venice is a tragedy by william shakespeare, believed to have been written in 1603. Narrated by don warrington, david threlfall, a full cast, annemarie duff, and jasper britton. Donmar daily release means there are tickets available for our production every day. Dec 05, 2007 patrick stewarts macbeth, ian mckellens lear and what will now be known as chiwetel ejiofors othello. Because othello is black and desdemona white, there is a great deal of controversy surrounding their marriage. A production from londons donmar warehouse, featuring an awardwinning performance by chiwetel ejiofor in the title role as the jealous moor othello. Almost in training my name is corriander brennaur and all i want to be known as is a regular old college student. Othello, dating from 16021604, is the second in shakespeares great sequence of four tragedies. For director michael grandage has done two unusual things in this admirable donmar revival.
I have but an hour of love, of worldly matters and direction, to spend with thee. Book online or call the box office on 020 3282 3808. This highly acclaimed performance, which ran between november 2007 and february 2008 at the donmar warehouse in london, features chiwetel ejiofor as the. The newlymarried couple fall prey to the machinations of iago, othellos jealous ensign, who plots to destroy their union. Othello by william shakespeare read free book online. The newlymarried couple fall prey to the machinations of iago, othello s jealous ensign, who plots to destroy their union. Othello directed by michael grandage audiobook by william shakespeare. Patrick stewarts macbeth, ian mckellens lear and what will now be known as chiwetel ejiofors othello. Donmar warehouse in london, features chiwetel ejiofor as the moor othello. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Instead of downloading multiple mp3 files, you can now simply listen to the original audiobook for free and legally. Othello cast album recording part 1 starring david serero as othello cast.
His film credits include dirty pretty things, love actually, and kinky boots, and in 2008 he was awarded the laurence olivier award for best actor for his performance in the donmar warehouses production of othello. He was an active member of a theater company for at least twenty years, during which time he wrote many great plays. Listening to shakespeare gives an alternative way to interact with the bard, and offers a very different experience to watching or reading shakespeare than can help improve understanding. Download and keep this book for free with a 30 day trial. Even thought, the movie departs from the original play, due to the cutting of many dialogues, and an addition of new scenes, still this infusion of the authors vision and shakespearean genius not only changes a common perspective of the play, but. February 2008 at the donmar warehouse in london, features chiwetel ejiofor as the moor othello. Librivox recording of othello, by william shakespeare.
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