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Hamlet (2008 Modern Library pbk. ed.)

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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 mothers infidelity, Hamlet must find a means of reconciling his longing for oblivion with his duty as avenger.

The ghost, Hamlets feigned madness, Ophelias 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 theater.Each Edition Includes: Comprehensive explanatory notes Vivid introductions and the most up-to-date scholarship Clear, modernized 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 filmographyFrom the Paperback edition.

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1588368262 / 9781588368263
eBook (EPUB)
822.33
12/08/2008
English
272 pages
Copy: 10%; print: 10%
Quiz No: 236436, Points 1.00, Book Level 5.20,
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