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"Hamlet" is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare between 1599 and 1601. The play is set in Denmark and follows Prince Hamlet's quest for revenge against his uncle Claudius, who killed Hamlet's father and married his mother. It is considered one of the most powerful and influential tragedies in the English language. The story incorporates elements of sons avenging their fathers' murders and clever sons pretending to be foolish. The play explores themes of uncertainty, revenge, and madness. It features iconic scenes such as Hamlet's encounter with the ghost of his father and the famous soliloquy "To be or not to be." "Hamlet" has been adapted and retold countless times and remains a timeless classic in literature.