Hamlet
William ShakespeareMore words from Hamlet have entered common language than from any other single work of literature.
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“To be, or not to be: that is the question”
— William Shakespeare
Why It's Lindy
More words from Hamlet have entered common language than from any other single work of literature. T.S. Eliot called it "an artistic failure" — which shows how impossible it is to agree on Shakespeare even at the highest level.
About This Volume
Shakespeare's tragedy of the Danish prince who feigns madness while seeking revenge for his father's murder. The most performed play in the Western repertoire.
Frequently Asked
Why should I read Hamlet?
More words from Hamlet have entered common language than from any other single work of literature. T.S. Eliot called it "an artistic failure" — which shows how impossible it is to agree on Shakespeare even at the highest level.
What is Hamlet about?
Shakespeare's tragedy of the Danish prince who feigns madness while seeking revenge for his father's murder. The most performed play in the Western repertoire.
