Othello by William Shakespeare
The Moor of Venice
"Othello" is a tragic play about a Moorish general in the Venetian army who is manipulated by his ensign into believing that his wife is unfaithful. Consumed by jealousy, the general kills his wife, only to discover that she was innocent. Filled with remorse, he then takes his own life. The play explores themes of love, jealousy, betrayal, and racism.
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- Published
- 1603
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 95-160
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
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- Otelo
- The Tragedy of Othello, the Moor of Venice
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This book is on the following 3 lists:
- 12th on 100 Essential Books (Bravo! Magazine)
- The Book of Great Books: A Guide to 100 World Classics (Book)
- Top 100 Works in World Literature (Norwegian Book Clubs, with the Norwegian Nobel Institute)