Hamlet

The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, often shortened to Hamlet, is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare sometime between 1599 and 1601. It is Shakespeare's longest play. Set in Denmark, the play depicts Prince Hamlet and his attempts to exact revenge against his uncle, Claudius, who has murdered Hamlet's father in order to seize his throne and marry Hamlet's mother.

Subjects: Denmark -- Drama, Fathers -- Death -- Drama, Hamlet (Legendary character) -- Drama, Kings and rulers -- Succession -- Drama, Murder victims' families -- Drama

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