* Setting: _The Tale of Genji_ is set in Japan during the Heian period (794-1185 AD), while Othello is set in Venice and Cyprus in the 16th century.
* Characters: The main character of _The Tale of Genji_ is Genji, a nobleman who is exiled from the imperial court. The main character of Othello is Othello, a Moorish general in the Venetian army.
* Plot: _The Tale of Genji_ follows Genji's life as he navigates the complex social and political world of the Heian court. Othello follows the story of Othello's marriage to Desdemona, a Venetian woman, and the jealousy that leads to his downfall.
* Themes: _The Tale of Genji_ explores themes such as love, loss, and the nature of human relationships. Othello explores themes such as jealousy, racism, and the power of love.
* Style: _The Tale of Genji_ is written in a highly poetic and allusive style. Othello is written in blank verse, a form of unrhymed iambic pentameter.
* Influence: _The Tale of Genji_ is considered to be one of the greatest works of Japanese literature. Othello is considered to be one of Shakespeare's greatest tragedies.