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Hamlet

By William Shakespeare
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Hamlet by William Shakespeare is a gripping tale set in Denmark, where Prince Hamlet seeks to avenge his father's mysterious death. The story unfolds in the royal court, highlighting themes of betrayal, madness, and political intrigue. As Hamlet wrestles with his conscience and the moral implications of revenge, the play delves into the complexities of human emotion and action.
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Hamlet

Something is rotten in the state of Denmark. When young prince Hamlet is confronted by his fathers ghost on the battlements of Castle Elsinore, he is burdened with a terrible task: slay King Claudius, Hamlet's uncle, who the ghost alleges murdered him.

A young Prince meets his father's ghost in the middle of the night, who accuses his own brother, now married to his widow, of murdering him. The Prince devises a scheme to test the truth of the ghost's accusation, feigning wild insanity while plotting revenge.

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Part of the authoritative and acclaimed Penguin Shakespeare series, now rejacketed in the celebrated Penguin Classics livery.

Something is rotten in the state of Denmark. When young prince Hamlet is confronted by his father's ghost on the battlements of Castle Elsinore, he is burdened with a terrible task—slay King Claudius, Hamlet's uncle, who the ghost alleges murdered him.

Wrestling with his conscience, Hamlet feigns wild madness while plotting a brutal revenge, alienating his mother Queen Gertrude and spurning his lover Ophelia. But his apparent insanity wreaks havoc on guilty and innocent alike.

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Hamlet is often lauded for its profound exploration of themes such as revenge, madness, and mortality. Critics appreciate its complex characters and Shakespeare's masterful use of language, making it a timeless and influential work in literature. The play's ability to engage audiences and provoke thought about the human condition contributes to its revered status in the Arts & Culture category.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141396507

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 August 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

  • Introduction by Alan Sinfield
  • Revised by Alan Sinfield
  • Contributions by Paul Prescott

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 294g

Pages: 400

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About the Author

William Shakespeare was born in late April 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon and died in 1616. He is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. Stanley Wells is Emeritus Professor of the University of Birmingham and Honorary President of the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust. Kiernan Ryan is Professor of English at Royal Holloway, University of London.

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