Hamlet plot

[Stu in USA]

From what source did Shakespeare get the plot for Hamlet?

[kaktus]

From a saga first recorded by Saxo, a Danish historian from the 13th century. He writes about "Amlet af Jylland" or in English Amlet of Jutland. I can't remember exactly what he wrote but here's a link where you can read about it. Haven't read the link myself I hasten to add, so I don't know if you can use it, but it looks ok though :0)

[Stu in USA]

thank you for your pointed answer kaktus. the link was quite helpful.

[Tatty Rollox]

...... and here is a scene from Hamlet ..........