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By William Shakespeare

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William Shakespeare's classic tragedy Hamlet is a timeless tale of revenge, betrayal, and moral decay that is must-read fare for Shakespeare aficionados and fans of great literature. The play traces the life of Prince Hamlet of Denmark, who is grief-stricken at the untimely death of his father, King Hamlet. When the dead king's ghost appears before him and says that he was killed by his own brother Claudius—now king and Hamlet's uncle—Hamlet promises himself vengeance. But his conflict within and his philosophical dilemmas cause a delay, bringing about tension and tragedy in the play. While Hamlet plays crazy to see through the reality, his world disintegrates around him, especially with Ophelia whose own breakdown heightens the grief. Hamlet's behavior launches a series of consequences that cascade into political instability, personal sorrow, and death in multiple instances, including that of his own. The renowned soliloquy "To be or not to be" conveys Hamlet's crisis of existence, deepening his character and showcasing Shakespeare's command over human psychology. Hamlet continues to be a compelling study of conscience, fidelity, and the cost of revenge, one of the most popular and well-studied pieces of English literature.