1890 ENORMOUS 1ed SHAKESPEARE Othello Moor of Venice Elephant FOLIO Rare ART

  
SHAKESPEARE Othello Moor of Venice Elephant FOLIO Rare ART. " Othello, the Moor of Venice, " penned by William Shakespeare, is a tragic narrative exploring themes of jealousy, love, and racial tension.

The story unfolds as Othello, a Moorish general in the Venetian army, secretly marries Desdemona, a young and affluent Venetian woman, stirring controversy and disapproval from her father. Iago, Othello's deceitful ensign, manipulates situations to inflame Othello's jealousy, driving him to fatally harm his wife in a deluded state. The play critically examines complex human emotions and societal issues, maintaining relevance and popularity over the years.

This significantly rare first edition, presented in an impressive elephant folio format, provides an introduction by Edward Dowden and includes 12 vibrant illustrations by English Victorian artist, Sir Francis Bernard Dicksee, who is celebrated for his visual renditions of dramatic scenes from literature, history, and legend. Othello, the Moor of Venice. With Twelve Illustrations by F.

With an Introduction by Edward Dowden, LL. London; Paris; Melbourne: Cassell and Company, Limited, 1890.

12 engraved plates (6 full-page, 6 vignette). Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure. 17.5in X 14in (44.5cm x 35.5cm).