Othello Free Audiobook Download by William Shakespeare
"Othello" is a tragic love story about a military general and his Moorish wife, Othello. This classic Shakespearean drama is a tale of deceit, jealousy, murder, and racism. The tragic hero of the play is a soldier who loves his wife but kills her because he believes she has betrayed him. "Othello" contains some difficult language that might not be suitable for younger audiences.
William Shakespeare's 'Othello' is a timeless classic. The story follows Othello, a Moorish general who marries Desdemona and loves her dearly. But jealousy wreaks havoc during his rise to power, causing him to kill the woman he loved in order to protect himself from her father's plans. One man suffers and one woman mourns, but this tragedy has inspired countless works of art throughout history
William Shakespeare's Othello, a tragic story of love, revenge, and betrayal is now also available in audiobook form. If you are looking for an engrossing story that grips you to your very core, then this is the perfect audiobook for you. You will be completely immersed in the tale as you listen to it narrated by two great actors: Ewan McGregor and Chiwetel Ejiofor.
With this audiobook, you can enjoy the power of Shakespeare's beautiful language no matter where you are. It is narrated by two of the most popular actors in Hollywood today and it comes with a 30-day free trial period.
Many different people have read and performed William Shakespeare's play "Othello". This audiobook version is narrated by Ewan McGregor and Chiwetel Ejiofor. The play has been adapted many times since its release in 1603. In this particular rendition, the story was modernized for a 21st Century audience. The main protagonist of the story, Othello, does not live in Venice; he lives in London with his wife Desdemona. He is an African man who has converted to Islam and has been chosen as a liaison between Britain's government and those of the Middle East.
When Othello, a Moor, has his wife murdered with his own hand in jealousy, he is banished from Venice. Desperate to clear himself and confess his crime, Othello finds refuge with Iago, a soldier who's been betrayed by his employer. Unsatisfied with having 'played the game', Othello sets out to take revenge on those that have wronged him and make them pay for their treachery.
Published Date | 2008-07-01 |
Duration | 2 hours 37 minutes |
Author | William Shakespeare |
Narrated | Chiwetel Ejiofor, Ewan McGregor |
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Abridged | No |
Is It Free? | 30-days Free |
Category | Drama |
Parent Category | Shakespeare |