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DESDEMONA.
In the bustling streets of Venice, a celebrated Moorish commander returns from abroad, his reputation as a fearless leader matched only by the murmurs that follow him wherever he goes. His marriage to the senator’s daughter, Desdemona, sparks outrage among the city’s elite, especially the jealous and bitter Iago, who resents being passed over for promotion. As whispers of betrayal spread, the play’s early scenes pulse with political intrigue and simmering envy, setting the stage for a clash of honor, love, and suspicion.
The tension rises when Brabantio confronts the newlyweds, accusing Othello of using sorcery to win his daughter’s heart. Iago, ever the manipulator, begins to weave his poisonous counsel, promising to expose hidden sins while feeding the governor’s doubts. Listeners are drawn into a world where loyalty hangs by a thread and every glance may mask a deeper, more dangerous intention.
Language
fi
Duration
~2 hours (142K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2006-01-16
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1564–1616
A playwright, poet, and actor from Stratford-upon-Avon, he created characters and lines that have stayed alive for more than four centuries. His stories of love, ambition, jealousy, power, and forgiveness still feel startlingly human.
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