1. Hamlet: A tragic play that tells the story of Prince Hamlet, who seeks revenge on his uncle Claudius for killing his father, the former King Hamlet.
2. Romeo and Juliet: A romantic tragedy about the ill-fated love affair between Romeo, a Montague, and Juliet, a Capulet, whose families are feuding.
3. Macbeth: A tragedy that explores the corrupting effects of power and ambition on the Scottish general Macbeth, leading to his downfall.