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Othello A Shakespeare Story

Name: Othello A Shakespeare Story
Rating: 4.13 (8 reviews)
ISBN: 9781846161841

By Andrew Matthews

A secret marriage faces a jealous plot—but can trust survive Iago’s dangerous lies?

engaging accessible tragic illustrated

Pageticker community rating

Average score: 4.13

From 8 readers

Genres

Classics Historical Fiction

What is Othello A Shakespeare Story about?

Othello, a respected Moorish general, secretly marries Desdemona, a Venetian noblewoman. Their happiness is threatened by Iago, Othello's envious ensign, who schemes to destroy their love through deceit and manipulation. This retelling of Shakespeare's tragic play introduces young readers to themes of jealousy, trust, and betrayal, brought to life with accessible language and engaging illustrations.

About the author

Andrew Matthews is a popular author and illustrator from the UK, well known for retelling classic stories like 'Hamlet' and 'Macbeth' in a fun and easy way for children. He enjoys making reading exciting and accessible for everyone. Andrew’s books help young readers enjoy famous tales from history and literature.

Pages

63 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2007

First published

2006

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