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William Shakespeare’s *Hamlet* is a cornerstone of English literature and the theatrical canon. Set in Denmark, the plot centers on Prince Hamlet’s struggle to avenge the murder of his father, King Hamlet, by his uncle Claudius. The drama delves into complex human emotions—grief, doubt, and revenge—through soliloquies, dialogue, and dramatic confrontations. Reputation for its demanding title role, the text has inspired generations of actors and scholars alike. This edition offers a faithful transcription of the play, supplemented with scholarly footnotes that illuminate the language and context.
First publish date: 1950
Genre: Drama & Plays/Tragedy
Authors: William Shakespeare
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Contains:
Antony and Cleopatra
Coriolanus
Cymbeline
[Hamlet](https://openlibrary.org/works/OL15203981W/Hamlet)
Julius Caesar
King Lear
Macbeth
Othello
Pericles
[Romeo and Juliet](https://openlibrary.org/works/OL362705W/Romeo_and_Juliet)
Timon of Athens
Titus Andronicus
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