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The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark
The Tragedy of Hamlet Prince of Denmark
Author: William Shakespeare
Critics have long called Hamlet a problematic, difficult, even undramatic play. Shakespeare appears less interested in conventional plot development, or even character development of minor characters, and instead focuses on a specific theme: the difficulty of action, the corruption of the soul and of the world, and eternal consequences. But for ...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780981793030
ISBN-10: 0981793037
Publication Date: 12/1/2009
Pages: 142
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Publisher: Aquitaine Media Corp.
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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There's a reason people call this Shakespeare's masterpiece: it's brilliant. Is Hamlet mad? Is Ophelia a cast-off lover? Why doesn't Hamlet kill Claudius when he has the chance? So many great issues are raised and warrant discussion.

Yes, the language can be tricky, but once you navigate the Elizabethan dialogue, you find a great play that has stood the test of time.

One of my favorites, though it makes me sad beyond belief.