William Kerrigan

Hamlet's Perfection

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ISBN 13:: 9780801854682
author:: William Kerrigan
format:: Paperback
publisher:: The Johns Hopkins University Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 1996
Pages:: 200
Genre:: Literature
Condition:: New
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Hamlet's Perfection by William Kerrigan explores the complexities of Shakespeare's iconic character. This study celebrates both Hamlet's perfection, in which the character creates new ideals from an inheritance of disillusionment, and the play's brilliance as Shakespeare's greatest tragedy. Kerrigan's approach reflects his interests in literary formalism, historical scholarship, intellectual history, and psychoanalysis. The book offers a lively analysis of how Shakespeare fused contrasting roles in Hamlet, creating a character that has fascinated audiences for centuries. By examining the evolution of Hamlet from Act 1 to Act 5, Kerrigan sheds new light on the play's enduring themes and artistic achievements.

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