William Shakespeare, Paul Prescott (Contributor), Alan Sinfield (Editor, Introduction)

Hamlet

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ISBN 13:
9780141396507
author:
William Shakespeare, Paul Prescott (Contributor), Alan Sinfield (Editor, Introduction)
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Penguin Classics
language:
English
Publication Year:
2015
Pages:
400
Dimensions:
12.9 x 2.3 x 19.7 cm
Genre:
Poetry, Drama & Criticism, Drama,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 5 working days
£9.36

Description

Shakespeare's Hamlet is a masterful exploration of the human condition, delving into the complexities of conscience, madness, and the nature of humanity. When the young prince encounters his father's ghost, he is forced to confront the truth about his own brother's involvement in his father's murder. As he navigates this treacherous path, the prince's actions begin to have far-reaching consequences, affecting both the innocent and the guilty alike. Through his ingenious plan to test the truth, the prince's sanity is called into question, leading to a downward spiral of chaos and destruction. This thought-provoking and deeply unsettling play raises fundamental questions about the human experience, making it a work of enduring relevance and power. Edited by T. J. B. Spencer and introduced by Alan Sinfield, this edition of Hamlet provides a rich and nuanced understanding of Shakespeare's masterpiece.

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