Othello in Miniature

5j William Shakespeare. Glasgow: University Press, 1904. Notes Othello is a tragedy by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written in the early 1600s. The play tells the story of Othello, a respected Moorish general in the Venetian army, who secretly marries Desdemona, a noblewoman. Their relationship becomes the target of manipulation by Iago, Othello’s ensign, who is bitter over being passed over for promotion. Through deceit and insinuation, Iago fuels Othello’s jealousy, leading him to doubt Desdemona’s fidelity and ultimately to a tragic downfall. The play explores themes of jealousy, racism, betrayal, and the destructive power of manipulation, and remains one of Shakespeare’s most powerful examinations of human emotion and weakness. Miniature books are small-format publications typically no larger than about 3 inches (76 mm) in height, width, or thickness. They have been produced for centuries across many cultures and genres, including religious texts, poetry, dictionaries