Othello

Othello, written around 1603, is one of Shakespeare’s greatest tragedies. The play tells the story of Othello, a Moorish general in the Venetian army, whose life unravels when his envious subordinate, Iago, manipulates him into believing that his wife, Desdemona, has been unfaithful. Themes of jealousy, race, love, and betrayal play out in devastating fashion. Shakespeare’s psychological insight and dramatic tension make Othello a timeless exploration of trust and the destructive power of deceit.