Follow the tragic story of Othello, a Moorish general in the Venetian army, as he falls prey to the manipulations of his deceitful lieutenant, Iago, and descends into a spiral of jealousy and violence. With its timeless themes and masterful language, Othello is a must-read for any Shakespeare enthusiast. This edition is based on the First Folio and includes an extensive introduction that examines the origins of the work, the plot and the characters as well as notes on the text, a glossary and a timeline of Shakespeare's life and work.