Presents the unabridged text of Shakespeare's classic tragedy in which Othello, a Moorish general, is led by a jealous and evil ensign to believe his wife, Desdemona, has been unfaithful.

Introduction. Venice ; "The Moor" ; Iago and Othello -- About the text -- Key facts -- The tragedy of Othello, the Moor of Venice -- Textual notes -- Quarto passages that do not appear in the folio -- Scene-by-scene analysis -- Othello in performance: the RSC and beyond -- Shakespeare's career in the theater -- Shakespeare's works: a chronology -- The history behind the tragedies: a chronology -- Further reading and viewing -- References.