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“Othello” is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written in 1603 and first performed in 1604. The play is set in Venice and Cyprus and tells the story of Othello, a Moorish general in the Venetian army, and his downfall.

At the beginning of the play, Othello has recently married Desdemona, a beautiful and virtuous woman. However, his trusted advisor Iago, who is envious of Othello’s success and angry at being passed over for a promotion, convinces Othello that Desdemona is unfaithful. Through a series of lies and manipulation, Iago convinces Othello that his wife is having an affair with Cassio, one of his officers. Othello, consumed by jealousy and anger, becomes violent and eventually murders Desdemona. In the end, he realizes the truth of her innocence and takes his own life.

“Othello” is widely considered one of Shakespeare’s greatest works and is a seminal piece of literature in the English language. It explores themes of jealousy, love, betrayal, racism, and the destructive power of manipulation. The play’s complex and multi-faceted characters, including the tragic hero Othello, the villainous Iago, and the innocent Desdemona, have been the subject of much critical analysis and continue to be performed on stage and screen to this day.