Hamlet

Book Details

• Author: William Shakespeare

• Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing India

• Binding: Paperback

• Release Date: 10-01-2017

• ISBN: 9789386349675

• Package Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.0 x 2.0 inches

• Languages: English

About the Book

Title: Hamlet (Arden Edition)

This Arden Edition of Hamlet, arguably Shakespeare's greatest tragedy, offers an authoritative and modernized text based on the second quarto version. It presents the play with careful annotation and analysis, allowing readers to explore Shakespeare’s work in its most reliable form.

Key Features:

• Modernized Text: Based on the second quarto text, the edition incorporates contemporary language while preserving Shakespeare's rich depth and intricacy.

• Introductory Essay: This new edition includes an introductory essay that covers key productions and criticism of the play in the decade following its first publication, making it an up-to-date resource.

• Comprehensive Critical Account: Provides students with a comprehensive, current, and critical account of the play, ensuring it remains relevant, especially in the 400th anniversary year of Shakespeare’s death.

• Fully Annotated: Features reliable and fully-annotated text to aid in understanding the language, themes, and historical context of the play.

Why This Edition is Important:

The Arden Edition of Hamlet is timely and thorough, marking the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death with a modern and updated perspective. It remains a comprehensive resource for students and scholars, offering a critical view of the play with relevant scholarship and current interpretations.

This edition is perfect for anyone studying Shakespeare, from literature students to theatre practitioners, offering both academic depth and critical clarity.