First published 2022
Othello, the Moorish general of Venice, has secretly married Desdemona, the white daughter of a senator. Their love seems unshakeable until Iago, Othello's ensign, begins planting seeds of doubt about Desdemona's faithfulness. Iago manipulates a handkerchief and exploits Othello's insecurities about race and outsider status. As Iago's lies take hold, Othello transforms from a confident military leader into a man consumed by jealousy. Desdemona pleads her innocence, but Othello cannot see past his rage. The tragedy builds as noble love becomes twisted into murderous suspicion. This edition presents Shakespeare's original text alongside a modern English translation, making every line clear. Character descriptions and commentary help readers navigate the complex web of deception that drives the plot.
Genres: fiction, drama, classic-literature, literary-fiction, tragedy, shakespeare
Vibes: dark, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, unreliable-narrator
Setting: Venice
Period: Shakespearean
Paperback
Content warnings: racism