Othello

Othello is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare around 1603, set in Venice and Cyprus, depicting the Moorish military commander Othello as he is manipulated by his ensign Iago into suspecting his wife Desdemona of infidelity. The play is widely considered one of Shakespeare's greatest works and has been adapted numerous times for stage, screen, and opera, with the roles of Othello, Iago, Desdemona, and Emilia considered highly demanding and desirable. The play's tragedy revolves around the nature of jealousy and the manipulation of Iago, who seeks revenge against Othello for promoting Cassio over him, while also exploring the treatment of race and the unusual mechanics of the play's plot.learn more on wikipedia