"Othello" by William Shakespeare is one of the most famous tragic works in the history of world literature. The book tells the story of the Moor Othello, who serves in the Venetian army, his lover Desdemona, and his treacherous "friend" Iago. Using lies, trickery, and jealousy, Iago makes Othello doubt Desdemona's fidelity, leading to tragic consequences. This play explores themes of jealousy, manipulation and self-destruction, each character is vividly drawn and has its own motivations. "Othello" remains a relevant work that opens the reader to deep reflections on the nature of human relationships and the eternity of envy.