Hamlet
by Brainerd Kellogg
2021-05-27 05:40:51
Hamlet is Shakespeareâs most popular, and most puzzling, play. It follows the form of a ârevenge tragedy,â in which the hero, Hamlet, seeks vengeance against his fatherâs murderer, his uncle Claudius, now the king of Denmark. Much...
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Hamlet is Shakespeareâs most popular, and most puzzling, play. It follows the form of a ârevenge tragedy,â in which the hero, Hamlet, seeks vengeance against his fatherâs murderer, his uncle Claudius, now the king of Denmark. Much of its fascination, however, lies in its uncertainties. Among them: What is the GhostâHamletâs father demanding justice, a tempting demon, an angelic messenger? Does Hamlet go mad, or merely pretend to? Once he is sure that Claudius is a murderer, why does he not act? Was his mother, Gertrude, unfaithful to her husband or complicit in his murder? The authoritative edition of Hamlet from The Folger Shakespeare Library, the trusted and widely used Shakespeare series for students and general readers, includes: -The exact text of the printed book for easy cross-reference -Hundreds of hypertext links for instant navigation -Freshly edited text based on the best early printed version of the play -Newly revised explanatory notes conveniently linked to the text of the play -Scene-by-scene plot summaries -A key to the playâs famous lines and phrases -An introduction to reading Shakespeareâs language -An essay by a leading Shakespeare scholar providing a modern perspective on the play -Fresh images from the Folger Shakespeare Libraryâs vast holdings of rare books -An annotated guide to further reading Essay by Michael Neill The Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, DC, is home to the worldâs largest collection of Shakespeareâs printed works, and a magnet for Shakespeare scholars from around the globe. In addition to exhibitions open to the public throughout the year, the Folger offers a full calendar of performances and programs. For more information, visit Folger.edu.
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