Othello, The Moor of Venice is a tragedy by William Shakespeare based on the short story "e;Moor of Venice"e; by Cinthio, believed to have been written in approximately 1603. The work revolves around four central characters: Othello, his wife Desdemona, his lieutenant Cassio, and his trusted advisor Iago. Attesting to its enduring popularity, the play appeared in 7 editions between 1622 and 1705. Because of its varied themes - racism, love, jealousy and betrayal - it remains relevant to the present day and is often performed in professional and community theatres alike. The play has also been the basis for numerous operatic, film and literary adaptations.
| ISBN: | 9782291037101 |
| Publication date: | 7th June 2018 |
| Author: | William Shakespeare |
| Publisher: | Distributed By PublishDrive |
| Format: | Ebook (Epub) |