Othello by William Shakespeare

"Othello" by William Shakespeare is a tragedy written around 1603. Set in Venice and Cyprus, the play follows Moorish military commander Othello as he falls victim to his ensign Iago's manipulation. Iago plants seeds of suspicion about Othello's wife Desdemona, driving the commander toward jealousy and rage. Considered one of Shakespeare's greatest works, this dark tale explores deception, trust, and the devastating consequences of manipulation. The play has captivated audiences since its first performance with its complex characters and psychological intensity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
Title Othello
Note The First Folio, 1623
Note Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Othello
Reading Level Reading ease score: 91.2 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Tragedies (Drama)
Subject Othello (Fictitious character) -- Drama
Subject Jealousy -- Drama
Subject Interracial marriage -- Drama
Subject Venice (Italy) -- Drama
Subject Muslims -- Drama
Category Text
EBook-No. 1127
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Sep 23, 2025
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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