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Othello

By William Shakespeare
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Othello follows the tragic story of a powerful Venetian general whose life unravels due to jealousy and deceit. Secretly married to Desdemona, he becomes the target of his ensign Iago's vengeful plot after a promotion snub. Iago's manipulation leads Othello to suspect his wife of infidelity, resulting in tragic consequences. Shakespeare's play explores themes of race, gender, politics, and revenge, offering a profound look at the destructive nature of envy and mistrust.
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An esteemed army general is driven to madness and murder. Othello, by William Shakespeare, is a political drama that illustrates the deadly consequences of passion, betrayal and jealousy. The sudden marriage of a Moor general and a senator's daughter generates internal conflicts compounded by the manipulations of an unsuspecting party.

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LARGE PRINT EDITION. Othello, the general of the Venetian army, holds much power and influence but becomes the target of an insidious plot to steal his coveted position.

He is overcome with paranoia and enthralled with rumours of his wife's potential infidelity.

Othello has fallen in love with a senator's daughter, Desdemona, and the two secretly marry. Their partnership generates shock and confusion as Desdemona was also loved by Roderigo, who had already asked for her hand. Othello's ensign, Iago, is envious of the general and is spurned when he promotes the young Cassio to a higher position. This marks the beginning of a plot in which Iago plans to destroy Othello's personal and professional life. He attacks his marriage by stoking the flames of jealousy, insinuating Desdemona's infidelity. This leads to a violent confrontation with a morbid outcome.

Othello is one of William Shakespeare's most well-known plays. It tackles multiple topics including race, gender, politics and revenge. It's a gripping drama that details the dangers of greed, envy and their inescapable consequences.

With an eye-catching new cover, and a professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Othello is both modern and readable.

Since our inception in 2020, Mint Editions has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book.

With thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.

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ISBN: 9781513137537

Publisher: West Margin Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 September 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: West Margin Press

Edition: Large type / large print edition

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 400

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About the Author

William Shakespeare (1564–1616) is arguably the most famous playwright to ever live. Born in England, he attended grammar school but did not study at a university. In the 1590s, Shakespeare worked as partner and performer at the London-based acting company, the King’s Men. His earliest plays were Henry VI and Richard III, both based on the historical figures. During his career, Shakespeare produced nearly 40 plays that reached multiple countries and cultures. Some of his most notable titles include Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet and Julius Caesar. His acclaimed catalog earned him the title of the world’s greatest dramatist.

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