Hamlet

Tragedy by William Shakespeare.

The Prince of Denmark

Hamlet is a tragedy by William Shakespeare, likely written between 1599 and 1601. It depicts Prince Hamlet's revenge on his uncle Claudius, who has murdered Hamlet's father and seized the throne.

Pronunciation

/ˈhæmlət/

Etymology

Hamlet is believed to be derived from a place name in Denmark.

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

Shakespearean play tragedy

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

Ophelia Claudius Gertrude Horatio

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

Shakespearean literature English literature

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