The Tragedy of Hamlet (Original Play)

by William Shakespeare

Overview

Hamlet is a Tragedy written by English playwright William Shakespeare, who is widely considered to be the greatest writer of the English language. Hamlet is the story of Prince Hamlet, who learns that his father was killed by his Uncle Claudius. Claudius becomes the new King and marries Gertrude, Hamlet's mother. Hamlet works to get King Claudius to confess to the murder of his father. Hamlet is an important work of William Shakespeares, and is highly recommended for fans of his works as well as those discovering his plays for the first time.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940012053459
Publisher:	Manatee Media
Publication date:	12/14/2010
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	101 KB

About the Author

Widely esteemed as the greatest writer in the English language, William Shakespeare (1564-1616) was an actor and theatrical producer in addition to writing plays and sonnets. Dubbed "The Bard of Avon," Shakespeare oversaw the building of the Globe Theatre in London, where a number of his plays were staged, the best-known of which include Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, and Macbeth. The First Folio, a printed book of 36 of his comedies, tragedies, and history plays, was published in 1623.

Date of Death:

2018

Place of Birth:

Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom

Place of Death:

Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom