Hamlet: Prince of Denmark (Shakespeare on Stage)
Hamlet: Prince of Denmark by William Shakespeare, published by Swan Books on June 1, 1983, is a fully annotated edition of one of the most frequently read and performed plays in the world. This edition spans 154 pages and is designed to make Shakespeare’s complex work accessible to contemporary readers. It includes annotations that assist with Elizabethan English vocabulary, pronunciation, and alternative readings, making it suitable for students, teachers, and general readers alike.
Readers will find that this annotated version of Hamlet not only provides insights into the text but also delves into the origins and adaptations of the story. The introduction by Burton Raffel offers essential background information and character analysis, particularly focusing on Hamlet and Ophelia. Additionally, Harold Bloom’s concluding essay reflects on the originality of Shakespeare’s work, enriching the reader’s understanding of this timeless play. This edition serves as a valuable resource for anyone looking to explore the depths of Shakespeare’s language and themes.
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The “Annotated Shakespeare” series allows readers to fully understand and enjoy the rich plays of the world’s greatest dramatist. One of the most frequently read and performed of all stage works, Shakespeare’s Hamlet is unsurpassed in its complexity and richness. This fully annotated version of Hamlet makes the play completely accessible to readers in the 21st century. It has been carefully assembled with students, teachers and the general reader in mind. Eminent linguist and translator Burton Raffel offers help with vocabulary and usage of Elizabethan English, pronunciation, prosody and alternative readings of phrases and lines. His on-page annotations provide readers with all the tools they need to comprehend the play and begin to explore its many possible interpretations. In his introduction, Raffel offers important background on the origins and previous versions of the Hamlet story, along with an analysis of the characters of Hamlet and Ophelia. And in a concluding essay, Harold Bloom meditates on the originality of Shakespeare’s achievement.
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