Topic : Hamlet
Hamlet is a notable literary work by William Shakespeare. A complete discussion of this literary work is given, which will help you enhance your literary skills and prepare for the exam. Read the Main texts, Key info, Summary, Themes, Characters, Literary devices, Quotations, Notes, and various study materials of Hamlet.
Main text
The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark
ACT - One
SCENE I. Elsinore. A platform before the castle.
BERNARDO
Who's there?
FRANCISCO
Nay, answer me: stand, and unfold yourself.
BERNARDO
Long live the king!
FRANCISCO
Bernardo?
BERNARDO
He.
FRANCISCO
You come most carefully upon your hour.
BERNARDO
'Tis now struck twelve; [...]
Key info
Key Facts:
- Full title: The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark.
- Writer: William Shakespeare (1564-1616)
- Written Time: 1599-1601
- Genre: Revenge Tragedy
- Time of composition: Most probably mid-1599
- First performance: 1600
- First published: 1603
- Number of acts: Five acts play