Hamlet is a tragedy by William Shakespeare, likely written between 1599 and 1602, detailing Prince Hamlet's quest for revenge against his uncle Claudius in Denmark.
Hamlet, a tragedy by William Shakespeare written around 1599-1602, is set in Denmark and depicts Prince Hamlet's revenge against his uncle Claudius.
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| Back | The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, often shortened to Hamlet (/ˈhæmlɪt/), is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare sometime between 1599 and 1602. Set in Denmark, the play depicts Prince Hamlet and his revenge against his uncle, Claudius, who has murdered Hamlet's father in order to seize his throne and marry Hamlet's mother. |
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