Othello by William Shakespeare ~ Full Audiobook [tragedy]

Othello by William Shakespeare audiobook. Genre: tragedy In the glittering, volatile world of Venetian power and military prestige, Othello, a celebrated Moorish general, has risen through skill and courage to command respect. But his private life becomes the talk of the city when he secretly marries Desdemona, the daughter of a prominent senator. Summoned to defend Venice against a looming threat, Othello sails to the outpost of Cyprus with his new bride, his loyal lieutenant Cassio, and his ensign Iago. Beneath Iago's outward obedience, however, lies a simmering grievance and a sharp intelligence devoted to manipulation. As the soldiers settle into island life, small misunderstandings are turned into weapons, reputations are threatened, and private doubts begin to eclipse public triumphs. Othello, accustomed to the clarity of the battlefield, finds himself facing a more intimate enemy: uncertainty about the people closest to him and the stories whispered behind his back. Driven by themes of jealousy, trust, race, honor, and the terrifying power of suggestion, this tragedy charts how love can be corroded when perception replaces truth. For ad-free listening try our premium subscription Chapters (Approximate) (00:00:00) Chapter 0 (00:02:18) Chapter 1 (00:40:58) Chapter 2 (01:19:55) Chapter 3 (02:00:44) Chapter 4 (02:35:24) Chapter 5 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices