Shakespeare's "Hamlet" is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare around 1600. The play follows Prince Hamlet of Denmark, who struggles with the death of his father, the king, and the hasty remarriage of his mother, Gertrude, to his uncle, Claudius. Hamlet learns that Claudius murdered his father and seeks revenge, leading to a series of tragic events. The play explores themes of madness, betrayal, and the complexity of action. It features iconic characters such as Ophelia, Hamlet's love interest, and Polonius, her father. "Hamlet" is renowned for its profound soliloquies and remains one of the most performed works in the Western literary canon.