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Hamlet

By William Shakespeare
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Hamlet, one of Shakespeare’s greatest tragedies, follows the tormented young prince of Denmark as he seeks to avenge his father’s murder by his uncle. Confronted with his mother’s betrayal, Hamlet’s journey explores themes of madness, revenge, and morality, featuring iconic moments such as the ghost’s appearance, the play within a play, and intense confrontations.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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Ideal for young adult readers and those new to Shakespeare, this edition’s modernised spelling and explanatory notes make it accessible while retaining the play’s dramatic essence.

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Presents the original text of Shakespeare's play about an indecisive Danish prince urged on to revenge against his uncle by his murdered father. Includes modern translations of some of the terminology at the bottom of each page.

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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 theatre.

Each Edition Includes:

  • Comprehensive explanatory notes
  • Vivid introductions and the most up-to-date scholarship
  • Clear, modernised 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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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780142419175

Publisher: Penguin Putnam Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 January 2011

Country: United States

Imprint: Penguin USA

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 11.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 209.0mm

Weight: 164g

Pages: 160

Collections

Children’s, Teenage and Educational Classic Fiction Classic Poetry Fiction Penguin Books William Shakespeare Young Adult

About the Author

WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE is creadited with having written numerous beloved plays and sonnets. He was born in Stratford upon Avon in April, 1564.

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