"Hamlet" is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare that explores themes of revenge, madness, and moral corruption. The story follows Prince Hamlet of Denmark, who is plagued by grief and existential doubt after the sudden death of his father, King Hamlet. When he learns that his uncle Claudius has taken the throne and married his mother, Gertrude, he vows to avenge his father’s murder. As Hamlet grapples with his internal conflicts and the complexities of action versus inaction, the play examines the consequences of vengeance and the nature of humanity, ultimately leading to a tragic and devastating conclusion. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2011 by GCSEPod .