Othello's Secret: The Cyprus Problem

"Othello's Secret uncovers the relationship between the play and the conflicts that have torn apart its Cypriot setting, providing a new and powerfully political reading. Exploring the domestic and military anxieties connected by Shakespeare, Christofides highlights the ways in which these issues resonate with current ideological and geographical divisions in Cyprus, divisions rooted in the 16th century struggles to control the island. Challenging the conventional view of Othello as a Venetian play, this book offers a ... Read More

"Othello's Secret uncovers the relationship between the play and the conflicts that have torn apart its Cypriot setting, providing a new and powerfully political reading. Exploring the domestic and military anxieties connected by Shakespeare, Christofides highlights the ways in which these issues resonate with current ideological and geographical divisions in Cyprus, divisions rooted in the 16th century struggles to control the island. Challenging the conventional view of Othello as a Venetian play, this book offers a fierce and personal example of how early modern literature can purposefully contribute to even the most complex geopolitical debates"-- Read Less

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  	This is a digital edition of this title. Rent eBook (2 Options) 180 Day Rental: $17.52 (Expires Nov 06, 2024) 365 Day Rental: $20.22 (Expires May 10, 2025) Buy eBook Lifetime Access: $26.95 Title: Othello's Secret by R M Christofides Publisher: Bloomsbury UK Print ISBN: 9781474212977, 1474212972 eText ISBN: 9781474212984 Edition: 2016 1st edition Format: EPUB eBook	$17.52 Rent eBook This is a digital eBook Nothing will be shipped to you Works with web browsers and the VitalSource app on all Windows, Mac, Chromebook, Kindle Fire, iOS, and Android devices Most eBooks are returnable within 14 days of purchase Questions? See our eBook FAQ