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"Hamlet" (play by William Shakespeare)

"Hamlet" is a tragedy by William Shakespeare about Prince Hamlet of Denmark. After his father’s sudden death and his mother’s quick marriage to his uncle, who becomes king, Hamlet is haunted by the ghost of his father, who reveals he was murdered. Driven by a desire for justice, Hamlet grapples with complex questions of revenge, morality, and madness. The play explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the uncertainty of truth, culminating in a tragic climax where multiple characters, including Hamlet, meet their demise. It remains a profound reflection on existential doubt and human nature.