| − | '''''Hamlet''''' is a revenge [[tragedy]] by [[William Shakespeare]]. Written between 1599-1601, it is perhaps Shakespeare's most famous play, and possibly one of the most famous works written in the English language, being the subject of more essays than any other work. The tale heavily features the themes procrastination, deterioration, incest, revenge, [[madness]], [[homicide]], and [[suicide]]. | + | '''''Hamlet''''' is a revenge [[tragedy]] by [[William Shakespeare]]. Written between 1599-1601, it is Shakespeare's longest and most famous play, and possibly one of the most famous works written in the English language, being the subject of more essays than any other work. The tale heavily features the themes procrastination, deterioration, incest, revenge, [[madness]], [[homicide]], and [[suicide]]. Despite the grim topic, Hamlet contains much humor and numerous lines that are widely repeated to this day. |