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Hamlet, A Novel

By John Marsden
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Hamlet, A Novel by John Marsden reimagines the classic Shakespearean tale, focusing on the young prince of Denmark grappling with the sudden death of his father. As he uncovers dark family secrets and confronts betrayal, Hamlet's internal struggle with identity and moral responsibility is deeply explored, offering readers a modern, accessible take on the iconic tragedy.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in a modern reimagining of a Shakespearean classic, bringing the timeless themes of ambition, revenge, and tragedy to a contemporary audience. It may appeal to you if you enjoy character-driven narratives that delve into the complexities of family, loyalty, and the human psyche in an accessible and engaging manner.

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Hamlet's father has just died. Hamlet suspects there was foul play, and it's troubling his spirit. Ophelia is in love with him. His best friend Horatio can't work him out. Then, on a cold still night, Hamlet meets the ghost of his father... This wonderful book takes Shakespeare's famous play and makes it into a moving and full-blooded novel.

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Hamlet's father has just died. By the time they've filled in the grave, his mother has remarried. Hamlet suspects there was foul play, and it's troubling his spirit. Or maybe he was always troubled.

Ophelia is in love with him. His best friend Horatio can't work him out. Then, on a cold still night, Hamlet meets the ghost of his father...

This wonderful book, by one of Australia's most-loved writers, takes Shakespeare's famous play and makes it into a moving and full-blooded novel. Hamlet, A Novel by John Marsden powerfully re-imagines the original characters and story.

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ISBN: 9781921520495

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 September 2009

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 199.0mm

Weight: 172g

Pages: 224

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About the Author

A flamboyant and controversial gay lawyer from an unfashionable suburb who worked his way into Sydney society, John Marsden has been memorably described by Phillip Adams as an 'Antipodean Oscar Wilde'.

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