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Tom Stoppard

Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead

This play by Tom Stoppard is a philosophical and comedic take on the characters Rosencrantz and Guildenstern from 'Hamlet'. It explores existential questions and the nature of reality, much like 'Hamlet' does, but with a lighter and more absurdist tone.

William Shakespeare

Macbeth

Another classic tragedy by Shakespeare, 'Macbeth' explores the psychological and political consequences of ambition and unchecked desire for power. The protagonist's descent into madness and tyranny is both chilling and thought-provoking, and the play's language and imagery are some of the most striking in all of Shakespeare's works.

Niccolò Machiavelli

The Prince

This political treatise by the Italian Renaissance philosopher and statesman Niccolò Machiavelli offers practical advice to rulers on how to maintain power and stability in their states. It has been both praised and criticized for its ruthless and pragmatic approach to politics, and its influence can be seen in many of Shakespeare's plays, including 'Hamlet'.

Oscar Wilde

The Picture of Dorian Gray

This novel by Oscar Wilde explores the relationship between art, morality, and identity, and features a protagonist who remains youthful and beautiful while his portrait ages and decays. The novel's themes of corruption, decadence, and the human capacity for evil echo those in 'Hamlet', and its stylish and witty prose make it a pleasure to read.

Albert Camus

The Stranger

This novel by Albert Camus is a seminal work of existentialist literature that explores the themes of alienation, absurdity, and the human experience. The protagonist's detachment from society and his rejection of conventional morality resonate with Hamlet's own sense of isolation and disillusionment, and the novel's exploration of the human condition is both profound and thought-provoking.

Arthur Miller

The Crucible

This play by Arthur Miller is a dramatization of the Salem witch trials in colonial Massachusetts, and explores the themes of fear, hysteria, and the corrupting influence of power. The play's exploration of the human capacity for both good and evil echoes that of 'Hamlet', and its powerful language and memorable characters make it a classic of American drama.

Mikhail Bulgakov

The Master and Margarita

This novel by Mikhail Bulgakov is a fantastical and satirical exploration of good and evil, faith and reason, and the human condition. Set in Soviet-era Moscow, the novel features a cast of memorable characters, including the devil himself, and its exploration of the nature of reality and the human experience echoes that of 'Hamlet'.

Franz Kafka

The Castle

This novel by Franz Kafka is a surreal and nightmarish exploration of bureaucracy, power, and the human condition. The protagonist's struggle to gain entry to a castle and understand its mysterious rules and regulations resonates with Hamlet's own sense of alienation and disorientation, and the novel's exploration of the human condition is both haunting and thought-provoking.

Fyodor Dostoevsky

The Idiot

This novel by Fyodor Dostoevsky is a complex and philosophical exploration of morality, innocence, and the human condition. The protagonist's naiveté and idealism contrast with the corruption and cynicism of the world around him, and his struggle to maintain his values and integrity in the face of adversity echoes that of Hamlet. The novel's exploration of the human condition is both profound and thought-provoking.