Othello

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Othello

by William Shakespeare

DE·~3 hours

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In the bustling streets of Venice, a celebrated Moorish general commands respect and admiration, his reputation forged on distant battlefields. He wins the heart of a noblewoman, the daughter of a prominent senator, and their secret marriage sparks both joy and controversy among the city’s elite. Their union sets the stage for a fragile harmony that must endure the scrutiny of a society wary of difference.

Behind the scenes, a trusted officer harbors a bitter envy, convinced that his own advancement has been denied in favor of the newcomer. He begins to sow seeds of doubt, exploiting the couple’s love and the fragile trust that underpins it. As whispers turn to suspicion, the listeners are drawn into a tense interplay of honor, jealousy, and the precarious balance between loyalty and betrayal.

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Language

de

Duration

~3 hours (197K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2004-12-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

William Shakespeare

William Shakespeare

1564–1616

Often called the greatest writer in the English language, this English playwright and poet created dramas and verses that still feel alive on the page and stage. His stories of ambition, love, jealousy, power, and loss continue to speak to readers centuries later.

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