Hamlet (The New Folger Library Shakespeare)
by William Shakespeare
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Author: William ShakespeareEdition: Mass Market Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2003-07-01
ISBN: 074347712X
Number of pages: 400
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Accessories:
- A Midsummer Night's Dream (The New Folger Library Shakespeare)
- The Tempest (Folger Shakespeare Library)
- Julius Caesar (The New Folger Library Shakespeare)
Book Reviews of Hamlet (The New Folger Library Shakespeare)
Book Review: A truly BLOODY play
Summary: 4 Stars
"Hamlet" is considered, by some, to be Shakespeare's best work. I am not of that school of thought. I've read it. I've watched it played on a stage. I've watched a movie or two based on it. It could be better.
Hamlet (the character) has problems. Apparently, his step-father killed his father. This obsesses Hamlet, who,also, is depressed, manic, neurotic, and fearful. Still, count up the dead bodies that accumulate during the play!
One of the problems with the play is the "play-within-a-play" that goes on for too long. The complete Hamlet can play for over four hours, which is not good for business. Fantastic directors usually manage to get it done in under three hours. Usually, 10% or more of the lines get chopped. The play still drags. Also, usually, someone much too old plays Hamlet. Hamlet should be played by a 16 to 18 year old. So, it is easy to go wrong with this play.
Nevertheless, this play fascinates us, all. Do not be satisfied with only one version of this play.
Summary of Hamlet (The New Folger Library Shakespeare)
. Freshly edited text based on the best early printed version of the play
. Full explanatory notes conveniently placed on pages facing the text of the play
. Scene-by-scene plot summaries
. A key to famous lines and phrases
. An introduction to reading Shakespeare's language
. An essay by an outstanding scholar providing a modern perspective on the play
. Illustrations from the Folger Shakespeare Library's vast holdings of rare books
Essay by Michael Neill
The Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, D.C., is home to the world's largest collection of Shakespeare's printed works, and a magnet for Shakespeare scholars from around the globe. In addition to exhibitions open to the public throughout the year, the Folger offers a full calendar of performances and programs. For more information, visit www.folger.edu.
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