Othello

Othello is one of Shakespeare’s most intense tragedies, now part of the Collins Classroom Classics series. The play tells the story of Othello, a Moorish general in the Venetian army, and his tragic downfall caused by jealousy, manipulation, and betrayal. When Iago, Othello's ensign, sows seeds of doubt about his wife Desdemona’s faithfulness, Othello’s trust in her falters, leading to devastating consequences. This edition includes an insightful introduction by Gareth Calway and careful editing by Peter Alexander, offering a deeper understanding of the play's themes of race, trust, and deception.