Othello
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+ | '''''The Tragedy of Othello, The Moor of Venice''''' is a play by [[William Shakespeare]], written around the year [[1603]]. The work revolves around four central characters: [[Othello (character)|Othello]], his wife [[Desdemona]], his [[lieutenant]] [[Cassio]], and his ensign [[Iago]]. Because of its varied themes — [[racism]], [[love]], [[jealousy]] and [[betrayal]] - the play remains relevant to the present day, and is still quite popular. | ||
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The Tragedy of Othello, The Moor of Venice is a play by William Shakespeare, written around the year 1603. The work revolves around four central characters: Othello, his wife Desdemona, his lieutenant Cassio, and his ensign Iago. Because of its varied themes — racism, love, jealousy and betrayal - the play remains relevant to the present day, and is still quite popular.
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