The Tragedy of Othello, the Moor of Venice

by William Shakespeare

Publisher:

Focus Publishing/R. Pullins Co.

, 2010

Overview

The Tragedy of Othello, the Moor of Venice is based on the Italian short story, Un Capitano Moro by Cinthio, and follows the Moorish general Othello, as well as his wife, Desdemona, his lieutenant, Cassio, and his ensign, lago. The tale is full of deception and betrayal as lago schemes to destroy Othello’s marriage. With strong themes of racism, love, jealousy, and betrayal, Othello has remained a popular and relevant play since it was first published in 1565.

Product Details

• Title: The Tragedy of Othello, the Moor of Venice
• Author: William Shakespeare
• Series: New Kittredge Shakespeare
• Publisher: Focus Publishing/R. Pullins Co.
• Print Publication Date: 2010
• Logos Release Date: 2015
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subjects: Othello (Fictitious character) › Drama; Interracial marriage › Drama; Jealousy › Drama
• Resource ID: LLS:TRGDYTHLLMRVNC
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-02-12T06:23:48Z

About William Shakespeare

William Shakespeare (baptised 26 April 1564; died 23 April 1616) was an English poet and playwright, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world’s pre-eminent dramatist. He is often called England’s national poet and the “Bard of Avon”. His surviving works, including some collaborations, consist of about 38 plays, 154 sonnets, two long narrative poems, and several other poems.