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A prince is told by his father’s ghost that he was murdered
1603Steady paceDark
What it is about
The ghost of the king of Denmark tells his son Hamlet that he was murdered by his brother, who has taken the throne and married the queen. Hamlet is torn between revenge and doubt. He pretends to be mad as he tests the truth.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who want the best-known Shakespeare tragedy.
What you will get
A must-read classic. An annotated edition is a big help.
Hamlet Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Classics · Tragedy · Revenge · Madness
Length
342 pages · ≈ 10 h
More about this book
Characters
Hamlet, Claudius, Gertrude, Ophelia and Polonius.
Setting
Elsinore Castle in Denmark.
What makes it different
The most famous play in English, with long, deep soliloquies.
Feel
Dark, thoughtful and intense.
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