Manga Shakespeare Othello

"(W) William Shakespeare, Richard Appignanesi (A) Ryuta Osada The Moorish soldier Othello returns from a long campaign away from home, anxious for a reunion with his beloved wife Desdemona. But when Othello's loyal lieutenant Iago begins whispering rumors that Desdemona is unfaithful, the Moor's rage is kindled and his mistrust leads to the play's tragic conclusion. One of Shakespeare's most famous plays, as renowned for its human drama as for its insights into racial and sexual politics, Othello's story is now available to a new generation through the medium of manga. Manga fans - and kids who find Shakespeare intimidating - will be drawn to the style and action of the Manga Shakespeare series, learning that required reading doesn't have to be boring."