Hamlet
By (author) Shakespeare, William
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By (author) Shakespeare, William; By (author) Collins GCSE; Edited by Alexander Peter; Introduction and notes by Toop, Lucy
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HarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved, essential classics.
‘Though this be madness, yet there is method in''t.’
Considered one of Shakespeare’s most rich and enduring plays, the depiction of its hero Hamlet as he vows to avenge the murder of his father by his brother Claudius is both powerful and complex. As Hamlet tries to find out the truth of the situation, his troubled relationship with his mother comes to the fore, as do the paradoxes in his personality. A play of carefully crafted conflict and tragedy, Shakespeare’s intricate dialogue continues to fascinate audiences to this day.
Biographical note:
William Shakespeare is widely regarded as the greatest playwright the world has seen. He produced an astonishing amount of work; 37 plays, 154 sonnets, and 5 poems. He died on 23rd April 1616, aged 52, and was buried in the Holy Trinity Church, Stratford.
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Though this be madness, yet there is method in’t.
Considered one of Shakespeare’s most rich and enduring plays, the depiction of its hero Hamlet as he vows to avenge the murder of his father by his brother Claudius is both powerful and complex. As Hamlet tries to find out the truth of the situation, his troubled relationship with his mother comes to the fore as do the paradoxes in his personality. A play of carefully crafted conflict and tragedy, Shakespeare’s intricate dialogue continues to fascinate audiences to this day.
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• A glossary of Classic Literature: Words and Phrases, adapted from the Collins English Dictionary.
• A Life & Times section, detailing information about the author, their work and the time of publication.
• A History of Collins, exploring the heritage and established reputation of Collins as a publisher of Classic fiction.
| Author | By (author) Shakespeare, William |
|---|---|
| Date Of Publication | Sep 15, 2011 |
| EAN | 9780007902347 |
| Contributors | Shakespeare, William; Collins GCSE; Alexander Peter; Toop, Lucy |
| Publisher | William Collins |
| Languages | English |
| Country of Publication | United Kingdom |
| Width | 111 mm |
| Height | 178 mm |
| Thickness | 13 mm |
| Product Forms | Paperback / Softback |
| Audience Age | 13+, 16+ |
| Weight | 0.090000 |
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