Othello by William Shakespeare

Othello is a tragedy by William Shakespeare.

Summary of the Play

An exotic Moor, Othello, begins a marriage with the Venetian beauty, Desdemona, in an episode of chaos. However, this relationship is doomed to begin with, as Othello’s standard-bearer, Iago, hates Othello and is ready to do anything to sabotage his relationship with Desdemona. The innocent Desdemona and her anguish at the hands of Othello as he believes Iago’s schemes, transform this into a dark tragedy and a timeless masterpiece from the Bard of Avon.

About William Shakespeare

William Shakespeare was an English playwright and poet. Popularly called “The Bard of Avon”, he is largely considered one of the greatest writers in English history. Among his most famous plays are Romeo and Juliet, Julius Caesar, King Lear and A Midsummer Night’s Dream.