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Othello

Love, Betrayal, and the Fall of a Hero

William Shakespeare

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Description

Othello (c. 1603) stands as one of Shakespeare’s most renowned tragedies. It tells the story of a respected military commander who is manipulated into questioning the loyalty of the woman he loves—setting in motion a chain of events with devastating consequences. With its powerful themes of love, betrayal, race, and revenge, the play remains strikingly relevant even today.

Who Should Listen

  • Shakespeare fans unfamiliar with Othello
  • Lovers of intense drama and psychological complexity
  • Anyone exploring power, race, and identity in literature

About the Authors

William Shakespeare was an English playwright, poet, and actor, widely regarded as one of the greatest writers in the English language. Born in 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon, he wrote dozens of iconic plays and sonnets, including Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, and Macbeth. His work has shaped literature and theater for over four centuries, and his influence is still felt around the world today.