Hamlet

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Set in Denmark, the tragedy follows Prince Hamlet's quest for revenge against his uncle Claudius, who has murdered Hamlet's father, King Hamlet. Claudius's marriage to Queen Gertrude, Hamlet's mother, further complicates the royal dynamics. The play explores profound themes of life, death, power, justice, action, and uncertainty, contributing to its lasting influence and continued study over four centuries after its creation. As Shakespeare's longest play, it delves deeply into the complexities of human nature and moral dilemmas.