This Norton Critical Edition includes:

• Shakespeare's tragedy of jealousy and revenge in the First Folio text (1623) as previously edited by Edward Pechter, supplemented with explanatory footnotes and textual notes.
• A compelling introduction by Miles Grier that delves into the evolution of theatrical productions of Othello, particularly focusing on depictions of the Moor of Venice and analyzing the play's intersections of race, gender, and religion.
• An illustrated essay by Pechter situating Othello in its own time, accompanied by four contextual selections from the surrounding historical period.
• A new piece by Grier on Othello's stage history, with images of major and groundbreaking performances.
• A refreshed selection of critical essays exploring the play's essential themes.
• A selected bibliography.