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Hamlet

by William Shakespeare

Synopsis

One of the greatest plays of all time, the compelling tragedy of the tormented young prince of Denmark continues to capture the imaginations of modern audiences worldwide. Confronted with evidence that his uncle murdered his father, and with his mother's infidelity, Hamlet must find a means of reconciling his longing for oblivion with his duty as avenger. The ghost, Hamlet's feigned madness, Ophelia's death and burial, the play within a play, the "closet scene" in which Hamlet accuses his mother of complicity in murder, and breathtaking swordplay are just some of the elements that make Hamlet an enduring masterpiece of the theater. Each Edition Includes: - Comprehensive explanatory notes - Vivid introductions and the most up-to-date scholarship - Clear, modernized spelling and punctuation, enabling contemporary readers to understand the Elizabethan English - Completely updated, detailed bibliographies and performance histories - An interpretive essay on film adaptations of the play, along with an extensive filmography

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Book Information

Copyright year 1988
ISBN-13 9780553212921
ISBN-10 0553212923
Class Copyright
Publisher Random House Publishing Group
Subject Drama
File Size 122 MB
Number of Pages 154
Length of Recording 9
Language ENG
Shelf No. ND014
Grade Range 9-
Ages 14-
Curriculums Texas Education Agency Instructional Materials Trademarks