Hamlet

Hamlet is a play written by William Shakespeare in the early 17th century. It is one of the most famous tragedies in English literature and has been adapted into numerous films and stage productions. The play is set in Denmark and follows the story of Prince Hamlet, who is grieving the death of his father, King Hamlet. When his father’s ghost appears to him and reveals that he was murdered by his own brother, Claudius, who has since married Hamlet’s mother, Gertrude, Hamlet vows to seek revenge. The play explores themes of revenge, betrayal, madness, and mortality and is known for its complex characters and soliloquies, including the famous “To be or not to be” speech.