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  1. Hamlet - Wikipedia

    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.

  2. Hamlet - Entire Play | Folger Shakespeare Library

    Jun 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 …

  3. Hamlet | Play, Shakespeare, Summary, Plot, & Characters | Britannica

    4 days ago · Hamlet is a tragedy in five acts written by William Shakespeare about 1599–1601 and published in a quarto edition in 1603 from an unauthorized text. Often considered the greatest drama …

  4. Hamlet: Entire Play

    Let not thy mother lose her prayers, Hamlet: I pray thee, stay with us; go not to Wittenberg.

  5. Summary of Hamlet | Shakespeare Birthplace Trust

    A 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

  6. Hamlet: All You Need To Know About Shakespeare's Hamlet Play

    May 26, 2025 · Presenting an overview of Shakespeare’s Hamlet play, including quick facts, a plot summary, a character review, setting summary, answers to commonly asked questions about Hamlet …

  7. A Simple Summary of Shakespeare's Hamlet - ThoughtCo

    May 14, 2025 · William Shakespeare's famous work " Hamlet, Prince of Denmark" is a tragedy set across five acts written around the year 1600. More than just a revenge play, "Hamlet" deals with …

  8. Hamlet Synopsis - PlayShakespeare.com

    Hamlet reflects on the hasty marriage, and learns of the ghost’s visit. That night he meets the ghost, who reveals that King Hamlet was murdered by Claudius, and Hamlet willingly agrees to be the means of …

  9. Hamlet - Folger

    Events before the start of Hamlet set the stage for tragedy. When the king of Denmark, Prince Hamlet’s father, suddenly dies, Hamlet’s mother, Gertrude, marries his uncle Claudius, who becomes the new …

  10. Shakespeare’s Hamlet: Summary, Plot & Characters (Guide)

    Mar 25, 2025 · William Shakespeare's Hamlet is one of the most famous plays of all time. Here’s everything you need to know about the famous tragedy. Plot: William Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” …