First published 2005
Othello, a noble Moor, trusts his ensign Iago too much. Iago's vicious jealousy and cunning manipulation turn Othello against his beloved wife Desdemona, leading to a tragic spiral of deception and violence. In the end, Othello's world crumbles as the truth is revealed, with devastating consequences.
Genres: drama, classic-literature, literary-fiction, historical-fiction
Vibes: dark, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: tragic-hero, unreliable-narrator
Setting: Venice, Italy, Cyprus, Scotland, Venecia
Period: 16th century
256 pages · Paperback · Cambridge University Press
Content warnings: murder, violence