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. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
Title Hamlet
Note There is an improved edition of this title, eBook #100
Note Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamlet
Reading Level Reading ease score: 88.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Tragedies (Drama)
Subject Hamlet (Legendary character) -- Drama
Subject Kings and rulers -- Succession -- Drama
Subject Murder victims' families -- Drama
Subject Fathers -- Death -- Drama
Subject Revenge -- Drama
Subject Princes -- Drama
Subject Denmark -- Drama
Category Text
EBook-No. 2265
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Sep 23, 2025
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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