Othello
About this book
Othello was written in 1603 and first performed in 1604. The underlying story is based on “A Moorish Captain,” one of the stories in Cinthio’s Gli Hecatommithi, written in 1565. Othello is a Moorish black general in Venice, known for his military prowess. He elopes with Desdemona, a noble Venetian lady, who is the daughter of Brabantio, a senator. When Othello promotes Cassio to be his lieutenant over Iago, his ensign, the evil Iago gets his revenge by alleging an affair between Cassio and Desdemona, sowing doubt in the mind of Othello. This Standard Ebooks production is based on William George Clark and William Aldis Wright’s 1887 Victoria edition, which is taken from the Globe edition.
Reader Profile
3.9/5 · 447687 readers · 274 pages · ≈ 5 h 04 m · Demanding
How long does it take to read Othello?
About ≈ 5 h 04 m — 274 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Othello?
274 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Othello?
It sits on the Drama shelves.
Has Othello been made into a movie or TV show?
Yes — screen adaptations include Omkara (2006), Huapango (2004), O (2002), O (2001).
Is Othello in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Where does Othello take place?
It is set in Italy, Venice.
Who wrote Othello?
William Shakespeare.
Where can I read Othello online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library