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"Othello" is one of Shakespeare's four great tragedies. It was written by Shakespeare around 1603. The protagonist Othello is a dark-skinned Moor who serves as the commander-in-chief of the Venetian army. He listened to the slander from his subordinates and killed his beautiful and loyal wife Desdemona. When the truth came to light, Othello was so filled with regret that he finally committed suicide with a knife and followed his beloved wife into the underworld. It first premiered at Whitehall Palace in London on November 1, 1604. The period from 1590 to 1613 was the golden age of Shakespeare's creation. His early plays, mainly comedies and historical dramas, reached their peak of depth and artistry in the late 16th century. By 1608, he was mainly writing tragedies. Shakespeare advocated noble sentiments, and his tragedies often described sacrifice and revenge, including "Othello", "Hamlet", "King Lear" and "Macbeth", which are considered among the best examples in the English language. Towards the end of his life, he began to write tragicomedies, also known as romance plays.
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