Hamlet by William Shakespeare

Hamlet Book download in PDF, ePub & Mobi

by William Shakespeare

Tragedy Drama Revenge Madness Mortality Deception Political Intrigue The Nature of Evil The Complexity of Action

PAGES
216
ESTIMATED TIME
2 hours 40 minutes
PACE
Intermediate
ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED
1599
ORIGINAL LANGUAGE
English
DOWNLOADS
4463

The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, or simply Hamlet, is a tragedy by the English playwright William Shakespeare, first published in 1603. At 30,557 words, it is Shakespeare's longest play.

The play is set in Denmark and tells the story of Prince Hamlet and his revenge on his uncle, Claudius, who murdered Hamlet's father in order to seize the throne and marry Hamlet's mother. The ghost of the king urges his son to take revenge on his murderer.

The play vividly portrays both true love and betrayal, as well as madness and physical violence, and the transformation of deep grief into unbridled rage. It also explores themes of incest and moral corruption.

The play has been adapted into many films and television shows over the years. Many of the play's famous lines are still frequently quoted today.

"FRANCISCO at his post. Enter to him BERNARDO
BERNARDO: Who's there?
FRANCISCO: Nay, answer me: stand, and unfold yourself.
BERNARDO: Long live the king!"

Read more...


Ranking #3 of most downloaded books in Fiction Drama

Download this book

The Hamlet book is available for download in PDF, ePUB and Mobi:

Copyright info
Hamlet by William Shakespeare is believed to be out of copyright restrictions only in the United States. It may still be copyrighted in other countries. If you are not located in the United States, you must check your local laws to make sure that the contents of this eBook are free from copyright restrictions in the country where you are located in before downloading Hamlet in PDF or ePub.

We recommend this book for

Readers interested in classic literature Those exploring themes of human condition Students studying English literature or Shakespeare Readers looking for complex characters and intricate plots

Share this book

About William Shakespeare

William Shakespeare was an English playwright, poet, and actor, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's grea...

We have 16 books by William Shakespeare in Alice and Books library

View author

The best Hamlet quotes

There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so.

305

What’s Hecuba to him, or he to her, That he should weep for her?

279

To be or not to be—that is the question.

279

I have that within which passeth show, These but the trappings and the suits of woe.

272

My words fly up, my thoughts remain below: Words without thoughts never to heaven go.

272
View all quotes

Other books that may interest you: