Othello
William Shakespeare · 1622 · Fiction
Full text · 5 chaptersNarrated in your voice
What it's about
Othello, a Moorish general in the service of Venice, marries Desdemona against her father's wishes; his ensign Iago, out of resentment, persuades him that she is unfaithful. A tragedy of jealousy and manipulation, with one of Shakespeare's most frightening villains.
Reading plan
Pick a finish date and Genius lays out the days — the plan shows today's target and keeps you honest.
Read together
Start a circle and share the code — everyone sees everyone's honest place in the book. Accountability, not leaderboards.
Who it's for
- Readers interested in how a lie destroys a marriage - Anyone drawn to great stage villains - Theatregoers who want to read before they watch
What’s inside
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