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Othello
by William Shakespeare (1564 - 1616)

Type of Work:

Tragic, romantic drama

Setting

Venice and the island, Cyprus; early sixteenth century

Principal Characters

Othello, the Moor of Venice, a black military man acclaimed for his conquests
Desdemona, his wife, the beautiful daughter of a government official
Iago, Othello's devious ensign
Emilia, Iago's wife, and attendant to Desdemona
Cassio, Othello's devoted lieutenant

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