Everything You Need to Know About Hamlet

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Author: Charles River Editors ISBN: 9781475319934
Publisher: Charles River Editors Publication: December 2, 2012
Imprint: Language: English
Author: Charles River Editors
ISBN: 9781475319934
Publisher: Charles River Editors
Publication: December 2, 2012
Imprint:
Language: English
*Includes a short biography of Shakespeare*Explains the historical sources that inspired the story of Hamlet*Summarizes every scene of Hamlet and analyzes them.*Discusses the characters, plot, and major themes of HamletDo not, as some ungracious pastors do,Show me the steep and thorny way to heaven,Whiles, like a puff'd and reckless libertine,Himself the primrose path of dalliance treads.And recks not his own rede. Ophelia William Shakespeare is widely considered the greatest writer in the history of the English language, so renowned and respected that the time period in which he lived is often known as the Age of Shakespeare. Indeed, his genius is questioned only by those who doubt the authenticity of his authorship of timeless classics like Romeo and Juliet. As Ben Jonson once put it, "He was not of an age, but for all time. No other writer, in English or in any other language, can rival the appeal that Shakespeare has enjoyed around the world, and nobodys had a bigger influence. The Bard of Avon has a catalogue full of the best known plays and poetry in history. His surviving works, including some collaborations, consist of about 38 plays, 154 sonnets, two long narrative poems, and several other poems. His plays have been translated into every major living language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright. His early plays were mainly comedies and histories, genres he raised to the peak of sophistication and artistry by the end of the 16th century. He then wrote mainly tragedies until about 1608, and in his last phase, he wrote tragicomedies. Even those who have never read works like Othello, Macbeth, King Lear, or Hamlet are instantly familiar with the names. Although his works are so well known, major details of his life are still sketchy. Between 1585 and 1592, he began a successful career in London as an actor, writer, and part owner of a playing company called the Lord Chamberlain's Men, later known as the King's Men. He appears to have retired to Stratford around 1613, where he died three years later. Few records of Shakespeare's private life survive, and there has been considerable speculation about such matters as his physical appearance, sexuality, religious beliefs, and even whether the works attributed to him were written by others. Hamlet is widely considered Shakespeares greatest play, as it follows Prince Hamlets path to the throne in Denmark. Along the way, the tragedy powerfully explores and depicts some of the strongest themes found in any of Shakespeares plays, including madness, treachery, revenge, incest, and corruption. Hamlet has been standard reading across the world for over 400 years, and the stark portrayals of characters like Hamlet, Ophelia, Gertrude and Claudius have inspired countless writers over the last 4 centuries. Everything You Need to Know About Hamlet is the perfect resource for understanding Shakespeares most famous revenge story, including an introduction to the famous playwright and a comprehensive explanation of the plays characters, plot, themes, and its influential and enduring legacy. With Hamlet as relevant as ever today, get caught up quickly with this resourceful guide.
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*Includes a short biography of Shakespeare*Explains the historical sources that inspired the story of Hamlet*Summarizes every scene of Hamlet and analyzes them.*Discusses the characters, plot, and major themes of HamletDo not, as some ungracious pastors do,Show me the steep and thorny way to heaven,Whiles, like a puff'd and reckless libertine,Himself the primrose path of dalliance treads.And recks not his own rede. Ophelia William Shakespeare is widely considered the greatest writer in the history of the English language, so renowned and respected that the time period in which he lived is often known as the Age of Shakespeare. Indeed, his genius is questioned only by those who doubt the authenticity of his authorship of timeless classics like Romeo and Juliet. As Ben Jonson once put it, "He was not of an age, but for all time. No other writer, in English or in any other language, can rival the appeal that Shakespeare has enjoyed around the world, and nobodys had a bigger influence. The Bard of Avon has a catalogue full of the best known plays and poetry in history. His surviving works, including some collaborations, consist of about 38 plays, 154 sonnets, two long narrative poems, and several other poems. His plays have been translated into every major living language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright. His early plays were mainly comedies and histories, genres he raised to the peak of sophistication and artistry by the end of the 16th century. He then wrote mainly tragedies until about 1608, and in his last phase, he wrote tragicomedies. Even those who have never read works like Othello, Macbeth, King Lear, or Hamlet are instantly familiar with the names. Although his works are so well known, major details of his life are still sketchy. Between 1585 and 1592, he began a successful career in London as an actor, writer, and part owner of a playing company called the Lord Chamberlain's Men, later known as the King's Men. He appears to have retired to Stratford around 1613, where he died three years later. Few records of Shakespeare's private life survive, and there has been considerable speculation about such matters as his physical appearance, sexuality, religious beliefs, and even whether the works attributed to him were written by others. Hamlet is widely considered Shakespeares greatest play, as it follows Prince Hamlets path to the throne in Denmark. Along the way, the tragedy powerfully explores and depicts some of the strongest themes found in any of Shakespeares plays, including madness, treachery, revenge, incest, and corruption. Hamlet has been standard reading across the world for over 400 years, and the stark portrayals of characters like Hamlet, Ophelia, Gertrude and Claudius have inspired countless writers over the last 4 centuries. Everything You Need to Know About Hamlet is the perfect resource for understanding Shakespeares most famous revenge story, including an introduction to the famous playwright and a comprehensive explanation of the plays characters, plot, themes, and its influential and enduring legacy. With Hamlet as relevant as ever today, get caught up quickly with this resourceful guide.

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