"Hamlet: a drama in five acts" is an outstanding work of the English playwright William Shakespeare, which has become a classic of world literature. This tragedy tells about the complex fate of Prince Hamlet, who is in a situation of moral and ethical choice: to avenge the murder of his father or to render justice. Fundamental questions about human nature, life principles, loyalty and betrayal are woven into the plot. "Hamlet" is a masterpiece that still remains a source of research for readers and critics around the world.