Hamlet

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William Shakespeare

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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Author

William Shakespeare

Pages

384

Publisher

Random House Publishing Group

Published Date

2013-06-12

ISBN

9780307807540 0307807541

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"Tragic story of prince who decides whether or not to avenge his father’s killer - his uncle…sound familiar?! Check out Disney’s version called Lion King "

Jessica Sierra

"A classic. "

Emily Tancredi

"I read this in an English class and I was obsessed. It transports you to that era and you can fully feel the story. It’s written in a beautiful way. "

Miranda Mae

"Troublesome play depicting revenge, love, betrayal, and utter madness. An interesting read when considering the fate of the characters and the subtle incest between Ophelia and Laertes. 🥴"

Eden Burleson

"My favorite Shakespeare by far, but also the one that I had to read the most for school. I wrote a paper on Hamlet's depression or "melancholia" as it was called then"

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Rebekah Travis

"También en: <a href="http://el-extrano-gato-del-cuento.blogspot.com/2014/10/resenas-dnf-dos-libros-de-charlie.html">El Extraño Gato del Cuento</a> Shakespeare y yo siempre hemos tenido una relación conflictiva, no me gusta nada su obra más conocida, mientras que el Sueño de una Noche de Verano, podría decirse es mi obra de teatro favoritas, me gustan las hadas. Pensé que Hamlet se me haría fácil de leer, tengo cierta experiencia leyendo obras de teatro, además de un placer al representarlo sola al leerlo. Hamlet es una idea que sea llevado al cine y la televisión muchas más veces de las que puedas creer ¿viste el Rey León? Bueno, está basado en Hamlet. Lo que me hace preguntarme ¿por qué no pude terminarlo? Me aburrí horrores en las primera páginas, tenía la completa seguridad que lo leería rápido, pero lamentablemente no fue así. <a href="https://twitter.com/EllieIntheHat">Twitter</a> || <a href="http://el-extrano-gato-del-cuento.blogspot.com/">Blog</a> || <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/EllaZegarra/">Pinterest</a> || <a href="http://ellie-in-the-hat.tumblr.com/">Tumblr</a> || <a href="http://instagram.com/ellieinthehat">Instagram</a>"