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Othello (Version 2)

Othello (Version 2)

By: William Shakespeare
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Othello is a gripping tragedy that explores the tragic fall of its titular hero, Othello, a Moorish general serving Venice. Deceived by his manipulative ensign, Iago, Othello becomes ensnared in a web of jealousy that threatens to destroy his love for Desdemona, a noble and virtuous Venetian beauty he has just wed. (Summary by Junrui Zheng)Copyright Short Stories Art Drama & Plays Literary History & Criticism
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