Hamlet
Hamlet by William Shakespeare is a classic drama published by Penguin Books, Limited on March 14, 2024. This edition spans 320 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows Hamlet, the Prince of Denmark, who encounters his father’s ghost and learns of the murder that led to his untimely death. Driven by a desire for vengeance against his uncle Claudius, who has usurped the throne and married Hamlet’s mother, the story unfolds as Hamlet devises a plan to expose the truth, leading to a tragic series of events.
Readers will find a rich exploration of themes such as grief and betrayal within this timeless tale. As Hamlet’s quest for revenge intensifies, the court becomes embroiled in a web of deception and tragedy, culminating in a devastating conclusion. This edition is part of the STAGED collection, which celebrates Shakespeare’s unabridged plays and their enduring appeal to young adult audiences.
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With a foreword by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé, author of Ace of Spades
‘Something is rotten in the state of Denmark’
The King of Denmark is dead. When Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, meets the King’s ghost and discovers he was murdered, he swears vengeance against the killer: his father’s brother, Claudius, who has married Hamlet’s mother and taken the throne.
Furious at this betrayal, Hamlet devises a complex plot to reveal the truth and enact his revenge. But Claudius has a devious plan of his own. Together, they will bring devastation to the entire court.
Hamlet is Shakespeare’s timeless story of grief and a revenge so unrelenting that by curtain’s close, all the major players are dead.
Discover STAGED, a limited collection of Shakespeare’s unabridged plays that celebrates the genius of the Bard and the tropes that continue to delight YA readers to this day.
Explore the rest of the STAGED collection:
As You Like It – With a foreword by Talia Hibbert
Macbeth – With a foreword by Kat Delacorte
A Midsummer Night’s Dream – With a foreword by Becky Albertalli
Much Ado About Nothing – With a foreword by Holly Bourne
Romeo and Juliet – With a foreword by Jennifer Niven
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