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   2 days ago · Othello ( / ɒˈθɛloʊ /; full title: The Tragedy of Othello, the Moor of Venice) is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare, around 1603. The story revolves around two characters, Othello and Iago . Othello is a Moorish military commander who was serving as a general of the Venetian army in defence of Cyprus against invasion by Ottoman Turks.

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   • Iago

     Iago (/ i ˈ ɑː ɡ oʊ /) is a fictional character in...

   • Othello in Popular Culture

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   4 days ago · The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, usually shortened to Hamlet (/ ˈ h æ m l ɪ t /), is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare sometime between 1599 and 1601. It is Shakespeare's longest play.

3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › MacbethMacbeth - Wikipedia

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   4 days ago · Macbeth ( / məkˈbɛθ /, full title The Tragedie of Macbeth) is a tragedy by William Shakespeare. It is thought to have been first performed in 1606. [a] It dramatises the damaging physical and psychological effects of political ambition on those who seek power.

4. libguides.hacc.edu › shakespeare › historyHistorical Background/Context - Shakespeare - LibGuides at ...

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   3 days ago · Shakespeare's World The Tragedies: A Historical Exploration of Literature. This analysis of primary documents allows readers to understand Shakespeare's tragedies within the context of historical issues of Renaissance England. Shakespeare's World: The Comedies: A Historical Exploration of Literature.

5. saintpatricks-nsw.libguides.com › english_advancedShakespeare Stage Conventions + Symbolism - English Advanced ...

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   5 days ago · Below are articles and websites that discuss some of the conventions Shakespeare (and others) used during this era. These conventions include: the use of comedic relief and puns in tragedies. disguises and mistaken identity. symbolism. sacred oaths and vows. all-male players.

6. www.historydaily.com › the-killing-of-shakespearesThe Killing of Shakespeare’s Rival - historydaily.com

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   3 days ago · The Killing of Shakespeare’s Rival. May 30, 1593. Enigmatic playwright Christopher Marlowe is stabbed to death during a bar-room brawl in a London lodging house. Support the show!

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   Why did London theatres stop performing Shakespeare?

   • After the Restoration, London Theatres other than the patent companies got around the illegality of performing Shakespeare by allusion and parody, such as Charles Westmacott's Othello The Moor of Fleet Street at the Adelphi in 1833.

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   Who performed Shakespeare in 1810 & 1840?

   • From around 1810 to 1840, the best-known Shakespearean performances in the United States were tours by leading London actors—including George Frederick Cooke, Junius Brutus Booth, Edmund Kean, William Charles Macready, and Charles Kemble.

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   Who adapted Shakespeare's play to a new era?

   • Sir William Davenant, founder of the Duke's Company, adapted Shakespeare's play to the tastes of the new era, and his version would dominate on stage for around eighty years.

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   What is Shakespeare's source story in Cinthio?

   • Shakespeare's source story in Cinthio takes place entirely in the long time scheme: Shakespeare appears to have introduced the shorter time scheme to increase dramatic tension, while also introducing moments where Iago's plot could fall apart – for example if Emilia had given an honest answer to Desdemona's "Where should I lose that handkerchief?"

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8. guides.nyu.edu › shakespeare-studies › christopherResearch Guides: Shakespeare Studies: Christopher Marlowe

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   2 days ago · Christopher "Kit" Marlowe (1564 - 1593) Christopher Marlowe was born the son of a prosperous shoemaker in Canterbury, England, and was baptized on February 26, 1564, but his actual date of birth is unknown. He received his early education at the King's School in Canterbury and was later awarded a scholarship to study at Corpus Christi College ...