Othello by William Shakespeare
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About this eBook
| Author | Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 |
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| Translator | Guizot, François, 1787-1874 |
| Title | Othello |
| Note | Reading ease score: 75.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Othello" by William Shakespeare is a tragedy written in the early 17th century. The play explores themes of love, jealousy, betrayal, and the complexities of human relationships, centering around the tragic figure of Othello, a Moorish general in the Venetian army, and his wife Desdemona. As jealousy and manipulation unravel their lives, the story delves into the darker aspects of love and trust. The opening of "Othello" introduces the complex dynamics of love and manipulation within a society rife with prejudice. The character of Othello is established as a celebrated military leader who faces both admiration and scorn due to his ethnicity. We meet Iago, who harbors resentment for being passed over for promotion and scheming against Othello and his lieutenant Cassio. A critical incident occurs as Roderigo and Iago disrupt Brabantio, Desdemona's father, to announce that his daughter has eloped with Othello. This revelation sparks a series of confrontations and sets in motion Iago's deceitful plans that will lead to tragic consequences. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Tragedies |
| Subject | Othello (Fictitious character) -- Drama |
| Subject | Jealousy -- Drama |
| Subject | Interracial marriage -- Drama |
| Subject | Venice (Italy) -- Drama |
| Subject | Muslims -- Drama |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 18179 |
| Release Date | Apr 15, 2006 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 88 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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