Hamlet
Author: William Shakespeare
Synopsis:
When Prince Hamlet returns to Elsinore Castle for his father’s funeral, he is shocked to find that his uncle Claudius has already seized the throne and crowned himself king. Suspecting that something is indeed rotten in the state of Denmark, Hamlet soon receives a visit from his father’s ghost, who reveals the horrifying truth of his murder. Consumed by a vow to avenge his father, Hamlet spirals into a dark obsession that leads to crushing grief, overwhelming rage, and a descent into madness.
Shakespeare’s profoundly chilling family drama, Hamlet, has resonated with every generation over the centuries and remains one of the most quoted works in the Shakespearean canon. This timeless tragedy continues to captivate audiences with its exploration of revenge, madness, and the complexities of the human psyche.