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by William Shakespeare (Author), Richard Andrews (Editor), Rex Gibson (Editor) "A list of 'The Persons Represented' (omitting the First Player) first appeared in the Players' Quarto in 1676 ..." (more)
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  • Paperback: 276 pages
  • Publisher: Cambridge University Press; 2 edition (17 Nov 2005)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0521618746
  • ISBN-13: 978-0521618748
  • Product Dimensions: 22.6 x 15.2 x 1.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 18,409 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Undoubtedly the most famous of all of Shakespeare's plays, Hamlet remains one of the most enduring but also enigmatic pieces of western literature. The story of Hamlet, the young Prince of Denmark, his tortured relationship with his mother, and his quest to avenge his father's murder at the hand of his brother Claudius has fascinated writers and audiences ever since it was written around 1600.

For many years interest focused on both Hamlet's inability to avenge his father's death, claiming that "the native hue of resolution / Is sicklied o'er with the pale cast of thought", and, according to none other than Freud, his oedipal fixation with his mother. However, more recently critics have turned their attention to Hamlet's bold theatrical self-reflexivity (most famously reflected in the performance of "The Mousetrap"), its fascination with issues of theology and Renaissance humanism, and its dense, complex poetic language. What is so remarkable about the play is the way in which it tends to uncannily reflect the concerns of different epochs. As a result, Hamlet has been at different moments defined as a romantic rebel, an angst-ridden existentialist, a paralysed intellectual and an ambivalent New Man. Whatever subsequent generations make of Hamlet, they are unlikely to exhaust the possibilities of this most extraordinary play. --Jerry Brotton --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.



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This new edition of Hamlet is part of the established Cambridge School Shakespeare series and has been substantially updated with new and revised activities throughout. Remaining faithful to the series' active approach it treats the play as a script to be acted, explored and enjoyed. As well as the complete script of Hamlet, you will find a variety of classroom-tested activities, an eight-page colour section and an enlarged selection of notes including information on characters, performance, history and language.
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Best footnotes I've ever seen., 5 Dec 1998
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This review is from: The Oxford Shakespeare: Hamlet (Oxford World's Classics) (Paperback)
Very easy to follow and wonderfully simply explained textual footnotes make this a very user friendly Hamlet.
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12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Best Version of the Best Play!, 23 Jul 1999
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This review is from: Hamlet (The New Penguin Shakespeare) (Paperback)
Great version of the classic with incredibly detailed footnotes and a clear and well presented text. Hamlet is not only the greatest of Shakespeare's plays but one of the greatest books in the English language; beautifully written, flawlessly structured, with a dozen deftly woven subplots all open to countless interpretation. At times you can almost taste the words in your mouth like honey. What more could any literate human being want from fiction? And remember, Shakespeare was written to be spoken, so lock all the doors, sit down and read it out aloud.
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars I Loved This Book!!!, 28 Nov 1998
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This review is from: Hamlet (New Folger Library Shakespeare) (Hardcover)
This book is an excellent way to read Shakespeare. The many "Foreign" words and phrases of old english are explained on the facing page. Shakespeare is not that difficult to read, it just takes some practice. This book helps a lot.
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