Publisher's Synopsis
The Tragedie of Othello, The Moore of Venice is a play written by the renowned English playwright William Shakespeare. The play is set in Venice and Cyprus and revolves around the story of Othello, a Moorish general in the Venetian army, and his wife Desdemona.The play explores themes of jealousy, love, betrayal, and racism. The character of Iago, Othello's ensign, is known for his manipulative and deceitful nature, and he plays a pivotal role in the tragic events that unfold.As the play progresses, Othello's jealousy and suspicion are fueled by Iago's lies and manipulation, leading to a tragic end for the characters involved. The play is known for its powerful language and dramatic scenes, and is considered one of Shakespeare's greatest tragedies.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.
