Tragedy • c. 1600
Hamlet
Hamlet by Shakespeare: 4,023 lines across 5 acts, 37 speaking characters.
5 Acts
20 Scenes
4,023 Lines
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“ Nay, I'll ne'er believe that; I have to show to the contrary.Mistress Ford · The Merry Wives of Windsor, Act 2 Scene 1
