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Hamlet

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"Hamlet" by William Shakespeare is a tragedy written between 1599 and 1601. Set in Denmark, the play follows Prince Hamlet as he grapples with his father's death and his mother's hasty remarriage to his uncle Claudius. When a ghost reveals a dark secret about murder and betrayal, Hamlet vows revenge but struggles with uncertainty and madness—both feigned and real. Considered one of the most powerful tragedies in English literature, this story of deception, loyalty, and vengeance continues to captivate audiences centuries later.

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  • Tragedies (Drama)
  • Hamlet (Legendary character)
  • Kings and rulers · Succession
  • Murder victims' families
  • Fathers · Death
  • Revenge
  • Princes
  • Denmark

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This free edition of Hamlet by William Shakespeare comes from Project Gutenberg eBook #9077, released 2005-10-01. It is in the public domain in the United States, so you can read it here in full at no cost, on any phone, tablet or computer. Genre: Plays/Films/Dramas, Classics of Literature, British Literature.

Other editions: eBook #1524 (most read), eBook #27761, eBook #1122, eBook #1787, eBook #2265, eBook #10606.

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