Description
William Shakespeare's Othello plunges into the heart of a passionate marriage, born from fascination and elopement between the esteemed Moorish general Othello and the noble Venetian lady Desdemona. Set against the romantic backdrop of the Mediterranean, their intense devotion is tragically undermined by the insidious machinations of Iago, Othello's embittered ensign. As Iago expertly sows seeds of doubt and jealousy, the play masterfully explores the destructive power of suspicion and the vulnerability of even the strongest love. This timeless tragedy confronts audiences with the devastating consequences of manipulation and the horrifying descent from profound love into blind rage and despair.
Available Editions
paperback
Washington Square Press
Published Jan 1, 1993
314 pages
ISBN: 9780743477550
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First Published
1622
Language
eng
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Content and trigger warnings for Othello by William Shakespeare.