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Hamlet

Revised Edition
By William Shakespeare
Series: The Arden Shakespeare Third Series
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Hamlet by William Shakespeare is a tragedy that unfolds in the royal court of Denmark. The story revolves around Prince Hamlet, who wrestles with grief and suspicion after the ghost of his father reveals the truth about his untimely death. As Hamlet seeks to avenge his father's murder, his inner turmoil and the escalating tension within the court lead to a series of tragic events.
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You might enjoy this book if you are intrigued by complex characters and themes of revenge, madness, and political intrigue. It offers a rich exploration of human nature, moral dilemmas, and existential questions. This classic play showcases Shakespeare's masterful language and dramatic storytelling, providing an enduring impact on literature and culture.

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Hamlet

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This Arden edition of Hamlet, arguably Shakespeare's greatest tragedy, presents an authoritative, modernised text based on the Second Quarto text with a new introductory essay covering key productions and criticism in the decade since its first publication.

A timely update in the 400th anniversary year of Shakespeare's death, which will ensure the Arden edition continues to offer students a comprehensive and current critical account of the play, alongside the most reliable and fully-annotated text available.

Series: The Arden Shakespeare Third Series

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The Arden edition of Hamlet offers a fresh and distinct text from what has been traditionally debated over the last 400 years, as observed by Thompson and Taylor. This version provides exceptional scholarly work, featuring extensive contextual analysis and addressing textual complexities by presenting all three authoritative early versions. It is commended for its ambitious attempt to capture the nuances between the different historical texts.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781472518385

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 21 April 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: The Arden Shakespeare

Edition: 2nd edition

Illustration: 21 bw illus

Contributors:

  • Edited by Ann Thompson
  • Edited by Professor Neil Taylor

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 40.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 740g

Pages: 688

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Arts & Culture Most Popular Books of All Time Non-Fiction Series: The Arden Shakespeare Third Series William Shakespeare

About the Author

Neil Taylor is Professor Emeritus at Roehampton University, UK.

Ann Thompson is Professor Emeritus of English Literature at King's College London and a General Editor of the Arden Third Series, UK.

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