Othello  (English, Paperback, Shakespeare William)

Othello is a classic tragedy penned by William Shakespeare. It depicts the story of Othello, the Moor of Venice, and Desdemona, the love of his life.

Summary of the Book

Othello delves into the nuances of jealousy and betrayal among other human emotions. Desdemona and Othello are married to each other secretly, which upsets Roderigo. Iago, Othello’s ensign, is outraged and hates Othello for preferring Michael Cassio over him. He resolves to get his revenge on the Moor of Venice with Roderigo’s assistance. He persuades Roderigo to convince Desdemona’s father, Brabantio, about her secret marriage and then goes and warns Othello that Brabantio is coming after him. Iago then convinces Othello that Cassio and Desdemona are having an affair. Othello, who is utterly in love with Desdemona, is taken over by a deep jealousy. Will he be able to deal with his love without causing any harm to the relationship?

About William Shakespeare

William Shakespeare was an English poet, playwright and writer. Best remembered for his plays, he is called England's National Poet and the "Bard of Avon". Shakespeare's plays have been adapted into several movies, and they are enacted in theatres around the world even to this day, centuries after his death. His works came to the spotlight in the Nineteenth century and he was idolized by the Romantics. A prolific writer and poet, he is also known for his poems, mainly the Sonnets.