Othello, the Moor of Venice by William Shakespeare

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Author Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
Title Othello, the Moor of Venice
Note Reading ease score: 84.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits the PG Shakespeare Team, a team of about twenty Project Gutenberg volunteers
Summary "Othello, the Moor of Venice" by William Shakespeare is a tragic play written during the early 17th century, exploring themes of jealousy, love, and betrayal. The story revolves around Othello, a Moorish general in the Venetian army, and his complex relationship with his wife, Desdemona, as they navigate the treacherous waters of jealousy and deceit, manipulated by the villainous Iago. The opening of the play introduces Roderigo, an unsuccessful suitor of Desdemona, who is frustrated that she has married Othello. Roderigo is in cahoots with Iago, who harbors resentment towards Othello for being passed over for promotion in favor of Cassio. Iago's cunning plans begin to unfold as he sets into motion a plot to ruin Othello’s life by inciting feelings of doubt and jealousy about Desdemona’s fidelity. Brabantio, Desdemona's father, is alerted to his daughter's elopement and becomes enraged upon discovering her marriage to Othello. This tension between the characters sets the stage for the unfolding drama, fueled by Iago's manipulations and the inherent vulnerabilities of love. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Tragedies
Subject Othello (Fictitious character) -- Drama
Subject Jealousy -- Drama
Subject Interracial marriage -- Drama
Subject Venice (Italy) -- Drama
Subject Muslims -- Drama
Category Text
EBook-No. 1531
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 16, 2023
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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