The Tragedy of Hamlet

The Tragedy of Hamlet is a play originally done by Shakespeare and is set in the ancient kingdom of Denmark. The play is basically about the revenge of a prince after his family members including the king, King Hamlet, were murdered by his uncle, Claudius, so that he could inherit the throne as well as the wives of his kinsmen. The play culminates when the young king finally kills Claudius and manages to take back the thrown of his father. The theme of the play is that of revenge, family ties and corruption. It is Shakespeare's longest play.