"Othello" is a powerful tragedy by William Shakespeare that explores themes of jealousy, betrayal, and racism. Set against the backdrop of Venetian society, the story follows Othello, a Moorish general in the Venetian army, who is manipulated by his deceitful ensign, Iago. Consumed by jealousy, Iago plots to ruin Othello’s life by planting seeds of distrust between him and his wife, Desdemona. As mistrust escalates, Othello's determination and honor lead him down a tragic path of self-destruction, ultimately revealing the devastating consequences of manipulation and the fragility of love and trust. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book has been graded for interest at 9-12 years.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+). This book was published in 2008 by Naxos Audiobooks .

Rene Weis is Professor of English at University College London and a distinguished editor and biographer of Shakespeare.