About the book
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
Editions of Hamlet
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780679938712
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780701165802
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780553212921
- EBook
- ISBN 9780307807540
- Audiobook
- ISBN 9780679449294
- Audiobook
- ISBN 9780553472257
- Audiobook
- ISBN 9780553745979
- Video
- ISBN 9780679838715
- Video
- ISBN 9780679839217
- AudioDisc
- ISBN 9780553455366
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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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hamlet about?
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
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Hamlet?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Plays, playscripts, drama
Where can I read a sample of Hamlet?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780679938712
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Hamlet?
David Bevington, David Scott Kastan, William Shakespeare
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Hamlet is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780679938712) and paperback(ISBN 9780701165802) and paperback(ISBN 9780553212921) and ebook(ISBN 9780307807540) and audiobook(ISBN 9780679449294) and audiobook(ISBN 9780553472257) and audiobook(ISBN 9780553745979) and video(ISBN 9780679838715) and video(ISBN 9780679839217) and audiodisc(ISBN 9780553455366)
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