Hamlet - Wikipedia
WEBFor the type of settlement, see Hamlet (place). For other uses, see Hamlet (disambiguation). The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, often shortened to Hamlet ( / ˈhæmlɪt / ), is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare sometime between 1599 and 1601. It is Shakespeare's longest play.
Hamlet | Summary, Plot, & Characters | Britannica
WEBMar 27, 2024 · Hamlet, tragedy in five acts by William Shakespeare, written about 1599–1601 and published in a quarto edition in 1603 from an unauthorized text. Often considered the greatest drama of all time, the play tells …
Hamlet - Entire Play | Folger Shakespeare Library
WEBJun 2, 2020 · Hamlet is Shakespeare's most popular, and most puzzling, play. It follows the form of a "revenge tragedy," in which the hero, Hamlet, seeks vengeance against his father's murderer, his uncle Claudius, now the king of Denmark. Much of …
Hamlet: Full Play Summary | SparkNotes
WEBHoratio, fulfilling Hamlet’s last request, tells him Hamlet’s tragic story. Fortinbras orders that Hamlet be carried away in a manner befitting a fallen soldier. A short summary of William Shakespeare's Hamlet. This free synopsis covers all …
Hamlet: Study Guide | SparkNotes
WEBOverview. Hamlet by William Shakespeare was first published in 1603. Set in the Kingdom of Denmark, the play follows Prince Hamlet as he grapples with grief, betrayal, and the pursuit of justice after the sudden death of his father, the King.
Hamlet | Folger Shakespeare Library
WEBHamlet is Shakespeare’s most popular, and most puzzling, play. It follows the form of a “revenge tragedy,” in which the hero, Hamlet, seeks vengeance against his father’s murderer, his uncle Claudius, now the king of Denmark. Much of its fascination, however, lies in its uncertainties.
Hamlet by William Shakespeare Plot Summary | LitCharts
WEBGet all the key plot points of William Shakespeare's Hamlet on one page. From the creators of SparkNotes.
Summary of Hamlet | Shakespeare Birthplace Trust
WEBA complete summary of William Shakespeare's Play, Hamlet. Find out more about the tragedy set in Denmark and the revenge of Prince Hamlet upon Uncle Claudius.
Hamlet - Act 1, scene 1 | Folger Shakespeare Library
WEBJun 2, 2020 · Hamlet is Shakespeare's most popular, and most puzzling, play. It follows the form of a "revenge tragedy," in which the hero, Hamlet, seeks vengeance against his father's murderer, his uncle Claudius, now the king of Denmark. Much of …
Hamlet: Full Play Analysis | SparkNotes
WEBHamlet begins Act Three debating whether or not to kill himself: “To be or not to be—that is the question” (III.i.), and moments later he hurls misogynistic abuse at Ophelia.
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