Possible Clues:

• Tragedy made into book — I'm surprised
• Shakespearean character too involved about the underworld
• Book greeting for tragic hero
• Desdemona's husband and murderer
• Robeson Broadway role
• "The Moor of Venice"
• As part of plot, he'll overreact
• Shakespearian character to rise with a greeting
• Game also called 'reversi'
• Shut up before greeting jealous husband