What/Who Is Othello???

Considering I have never read or thought of reading Othello, I think that it is going to be great. There could be death, sadness, or adultery in it. I also have heard that there could be some backstabbing going on. So, yeah, it might be full of drama. That's every teenagers' lives in school. I don't really know what it's about, but I want to read it. Wish me luck.........................