The Moor Of Venice, Cinthio's Tale, And Shakespeare's Tragedy (1855)

The Moor of Venice, Cinthio's Tale, and Shakespeare's Tragedy is a book written by John Edward Taylor in 1855. The book explores the origins of William Shakespeare's play Othello, which is based on the Italian writer Giovanni Battista Giraldi's novella Gli Hecatommithi. The novella was translated into English by William Painter in 1566, and it was from this translation that Shakespeare drew inspiration for his play.Taylor's book examines the source material for Othello, which is the story of a Moorish general in the Venetian army who is manipulated by his jealous and deceitful ensign into believing that his wife has been unfaithful. The book provides a detailed analysis of the differences between Shakespeare's play and the original source material, as well as the historical and cultural context in which the play was written.The book also explores the influence of Cinthio's Tale on other literary works, including works by writers such as Thomas Middleton and John Webster. It provides a comprehensive overview of the development of the Othello story from its origins in Italian literature to its adaptation by Shakespeare and beyond.Overall, The Moor of Venice, Cinthio's Tale, and Shakespeare's Tragedy is a valuable resource for scholars and students of Shakespeare and Renaissance literature, providing insight into the creative process behind one of the most enduring plays in the English language.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.