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Hamlet

Name: Hamlet
Author: William Shakespeare

by William Shakespeare

The ghost of the King of Denmark tells his son, Hamlet, to avenge his death.

Opening

A few passages to enter the atmosphere.

Act I

Elsinore. A platform before the castle.

For this relief much thanks: ’tis bitter cold,
And I am sick at heart.

Well, good night.
If you do meet Horatio and Marcellus,
The rivals of my watch, bid them make haste.

O, farewell, honest soldier:
Who hath relieved you?

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Hamlet