Publisher's Synopsis
The Tragedie Of Othello, The Moore Of Venice is a play written by William Shakespeare. It tells the story of Othello, a Moorish general in the Venetian army, who falls in love with and marries Desdemona, the daughter of a Venetian senator. However, their happiness is short-lived as Othello's trusted aide, Iago, begins to manipulate him into believing that Desdemona is unfaithful. As Othello becomes more and more consumed by jealousy, he becomes increasingly violent and ultimately tragic consequences ensue. The play explores themes of love, jealousy, betrayal, racism, and the destructive power of manipulation. It is considered one of Shakespeare's greatest tragedies and has been adapted into numerous films, operas, and other works of art.Iago. Will you thinke so? Oth. Thinke so, Iago? Iago. What, to kisse in priuate? Oth. An vnauthoriz'd kisse? Iago. Or to be naked with her Friend in bed.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
