Hamlet: The Texts of 1603 and 1623 (Arden Shakespeare: Third Series)

Hamlet: The Texts of 1603 and 1623 (Arden Shakespeare: Third Series) by William Shakespeare is published by Bloomsbury Arden Shakespeare on March 22, 2006. This edition presents the First Quarto text of 1603 alongside The Folio Text of 1623, both fully modernized and edited to meet the standards of the Arden series. It serves as a companion to the core volume, aimed at scholars and students engaged in advanced studies of textual history.

Readers will find that this volume includes fully edited and collated versions of both play texts, accompanied by a comprehensive introduction that emphasizes the significance of the 1603 First Quarto text. This edition is particularly valuable for those delving into the complexities of Shakespeare’s work, offering insights into the textual variations and historical context of Hamlet. With 384 pages, this English-language edition is designed for in-depth academic exploration.