Cover of Hamlet

Hamlet

by William Shakespeare

"Hamlet" by William Shakespeare is a tragedy written between 1599 and 1601. Set in Denmark, the play follows Prince Hamlet as he seeks revenge against his uncle Claudius, who murdered Hamlet's father to seize the throne and marry Hamlet's mother. After encountering his father's ghost, Hamlet feigns madness while plotting vengeance. Considered one of the most powerful tragedies in English literature, this complex tale of betrayal, murder, and moral uncertainty remains endlessly influential.

Summary written by Project Gutenberg, by machine.

Language
English
On Project Gutenberg since
1 July 2000
Read in the last 30 days
1,682 times at Project Gutenberg

More by William Shakespeare

See all: More by William Shakespeare

More from the shelf “Best Books Ever Listings”

See all: More from the shelf “Best Books Ever Listings”

Subjects and shelves