Hamlet

Hamlet, written around 1600, is one of William Shakespeare’s most famous and enduring tragedies. The play follows Prince Hamlet of Denmark as he grapples with the ghostly revelation that his uncle Claudius murdered his father. Torn between revenge and moral hesitation, Hamlet descends into philosophical reflection, madness—real or feigned—and tragedy. With iconic soliloquies like “To be or not to be,” Hamlet explores themes of mortality, identity, corruption, and fate. Its psychological depth and poetic brilliance make it a cornerstone of English literature and theater.