Othello, the Moore of Venice

Othello, the Moore of Venice by William Shakespeare. Othello is a highly esteemed general in the service of Venice. Iago is Othello's ambitious friend and ensign. However, he promotes the Florentine Michael Ciassio to the position of personal lieutenant and Iago is deadly jealous. Iago begins an evil and malicious campaign against the hero. A play by William Shakespeare.