'If we wish to know the force of human genius we should read
Shakespeare' William Hazlitt
A soldier of great standing and a newly married man, Othello seems to be
in an enviable position. And yet, when his supposed friend sows doubts
in his mind about his wife's fidelity, he is gradually consumed by
suspicion. In this tragedy of strange, ornate beauty and remarkable
psychological power, innocence is corrupted, and goodness and happiness
are wantonly destroyed.
Used and Recommended by the National Theatre
General Editor Stanley Wells
Edited by Kenneth Muir
Introduction by Tom McAlindon