Who is the author of the tragic story, "Othello"?

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The correct answer is William Shakespeare.Key Points

William Shakespeare is considered one of the greatest playwrights in English literature and has written numerous plays, including tragedies, comedies, and histories.
"Othello" is one of Shakespeare's most famous tragedies, believed to have been written in 1603.
The play tells the story of a Moorish general, Othello, who is manipulated by his jealous and deceitful ensign, Iago, into believing that his wife, Desdemona, has been unfaithful.

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