Hamlet is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare, first performed in 1602. It tells the story of Prince HAMLET of Denmark, who seeks revenge against his uncle Claudius for murdering his father, the King, and then succeeding him as king. Timon of Athens is a play by William Shakespeare, written between 1605 and 1608. It is about the fortunes of an Athenian named Timon and his interactions with various friends. Julius CAESAR is a tragedy by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written in 1599. It portrays the 44 BC conspiracy against the Roman dictator Julius CAESAR, his assassination and the defeat of the conspirators at the Battle of Philippi. Troilus and CRESSIDA is a tragedy by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written in 1602. It tells the story of the Trojan War hero Troilus and his love affair with CRESSIDA, a Trojan woman.