Un Capitano Moro

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I'm studying Othello in school and finding it really interesting. Apparently the play was inspired by more obscure text called Un Capitano Moro by Gli Hecatommithi (written in Italian), on which Shakespeare based the plot.

I'd be really interested to read a translation of the original play, but I can't find one on the Internet, which is surprising since you can find most things on the Internet and its copyright has long since expired (not that Shakespeare seemed too worried about that :P).

Does anyone know where I could find an online copy?

Thanks!
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"I conscientiously believe so, Mr Rochester."
~ Jane Eyre




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Un Capitano Moro was written by Giovanni Battista Giraldi (also known as Giraldi Cinthio), with the Gil Hecatommithi being a collection of his stories, which is probably why you haven't been able to find it.

Here's a copy of the English translation in PDF form.
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Thanks Kyllorac! Guess I got a bit confused with the author and everything.
"You are altogether a human being, Jane? You are certain of that?"
"I conscientiously believe so, Mr Rochester."
~ Jane Eyre



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