Jun 2, 2020 · Hamlet is Shakespeare's most popular, and most puzzling, play. It follows the form of a "revenge tragedy," in which the hero, Hamlet, seeks vengeance against his father's …

For Hamlet and the trifling of his favour, Hold it a fashion and a toy in blood, A violet in the youth of primy nature, Forward, not permanent, sweet, not lasting, The perfume and suppliance of a …

Synopsis Events before the start of Hamlet set the stage for tragedy. When the king of Denmark, Prince Hamlet’s father, suddenly dies, Hamlet’s mother, Gertrude, marries his uncle Claudius, …

Hamlet. From top to toe? Marcellus. [with Bernardo] My lord, from head to foot. Hamlet. Then saw you not his face? Horatio. O, yes, my lord! He wore his beaver up. Hamlet. What, look'd he …

But it was—as I received it, and others, whose judgements in such matters cried in the top of mine—an excellent play, well digested in the scenes, set down with as much modesty as …

From his acting, his play writing, and his share in a playhouse, Shakespeare seems to have made considerable money. He put it to work, making substantial investments in Stratford real estate. …

Comprehensive free online text and script of each Act and scene from Hamlet the William Shakespeare play.

Enter Claudius, King of Denmark, Gertrude the Queen, 177 192 Hamlet, Polonius, Laertes, 193 and his sister 178 Ophelia, Lords attendant [including Voltemand and Cornelius].

The document includes the full text of the play, along with a preface discussing its significance and origins, as well as detailed stage directions and character listings.

Stand and unfold yourself. Long live the King! Bernardo? He. You come most carefully upon your hour. 'Tis now struck twelve. Get thee to bed, Francisco. For this relief much thanks. 'Tis bitter …