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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 …

  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 …

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

    Dec 20, 2025 · 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 …

  4. Hamlet: Entire Play - shakespeare.mit.edu

    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 Study Guide | Literature Guide | LitCharts

    The story of Hamlet is based on a Danish revenge story first recorded by Saxo Grammaticus in the 1100s. In these stories, a Danish prince fakes madness in order to take revenge on his …

  7. Hamlet: Full Play Summary | SparkNotes

    A short summary of William Shakespeare's Hamlet. This free synopsis covers all the crucial plot points of Hamlet.

  8. 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 …

  9. 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 …

  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” …