Othello

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Desdemona, painting by Frederic Leighton.
Desdemona, painting by Frederic Leighton.

The Tragedy of Othello, the Moor of Venice is a sad play, known as a tragedy, written by William Shakespeare around 1603. It was first performed on November 1, 1604, at Whitehall Palace in London.

[edit] Characters

  • Duke of Venice
  • Brabantio
  • Other Senators.
  • Gratiano
  • Lodovico
  • Othello
  • Cassio
  • Iago
  • Roderigo
  • Montano
  • Clown
  • Herald
  • Desdemona
  • Emilia
  • Bianca