The third edition of Hamlet offers a completely new introduction to
this rich, mysterious play, examining Shakespeare's transformation
of an ancient Nordic legend into a drama whose philosophical,
psychological, political, and spiritual complexities have
captivated audiences world-wide for over 400 years. Focusing on the
ways in which Shakespeare re-imagined the revenge plot and its
capacity to investigate the human experiences of love, grief,
obligation, and memory, Heather Hirschfeld explores the play's
cultural and theatrical contexts, its intricate textual issues, its
vibrant critical traditions and controversies, and its history of
performance and adaptation by celebrated directors, actors, and
authors. Supplemented by an updated reading list, extensive
illustrations and helpful appendices, this edition also features
revised commentary notes explicitly designed for the student
reader, offering the very best in contemporary criticism of this
great tragedy.
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