New Boy
The Tragedy of Othello, the Moor of Venice sees friendship and romantic love pitted against the power of jealousy -- which destroys everything in its path. It is also a play that examines the experience of the outsider, with Othello's race isolating him from Venetian society.In Tracy Chevalier's...
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The Tragedy of Othello, the Moor of Venice sees friendship and romantic love pitted against the power of jealousy -- which destroys everything in its path. It is also a play that examines the experience of the outsider, with Othello's race isolating him from Venetian society.In Tracy Chevalier's retelling of the play, we are transported to 1970s Washington, D.C., where an
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Format: Hardcover
ISBN:
9781781090312 (1781090319)
Pages no: 192
Edition language: English
Series: Hogarth Shakespeare
A special thank you to NetGalley, Penguin Random House, and Knopf Canada for an ARC in exchange for an honest review. Set in 1970s Washington, D.C., and spanning a school day, New Boy explores jealousy, love, friendship, and racism. Osei Kokote, a diplomat's son, is staring at his fourth schoo...