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"Thou mettest with things dying, I with things new-born." King Leontes of Sicilia is seized by sudden and terrible jealousy of his wife Hermione, whom he accuses of adultery.

Presents William Shakespeare's play in which a man, swayed by his jealous friend's deceptions, tragically doubts his wife's faithfulness; and includes an introduction, text glosses, the "Willow" song, background on Shakespeare and his world, a list of further resources, and tools and suggestions for exploring the play in the classroom.

Contains William Shakespeare's "Othello," in which Iago, jealous of Othello's successes in the army of Venice, plots against him, pretending to be his friend while planting seeds of doubt about the faithfulness of his wife, Desdemona; and includes detailed notes as well as scene-by-scene plot summaries, a key to famous lines and phrases, an introduction to the language of the author, a scholarly essay, and illustrations.

Presents the text of the romantic play in which King Leontes' unwarranted jealousy of his wife sets off a string of tragedies; and includes an overview of the playwright's life, world, and theater; a selection of dramatic criticism;a stage and screen history; and a list of recommended readings.