Hamlet

The Signet Classics edition of William Shakespeare's incomparable tragic play.

To be, or not to be: that is the question

There is arguably no work of fiction quoted as often as William Shakespeare's Hamlet. This haunting tragedy of a troubled Danish prince devoted to avenging his father's death has captivated audiences for centuries.

This title in the Signet Classics Shakespeare series includes:

- An overview of Shakespeare's life, world, and theater
- A special introduction to the play by the editor, Sylvan Barnet
- A note on the sources from which Shakespeare derived Hamlet
- Dramatic criticism from Samuel Taylor Coleridge, A.C. Bradley, Maynard Mack, and others
- A comprehensive stage and screen history of notable actors, directors, and productions of Hamlet
- Text, notes, and commentaries printed in the clearest, most readable format
- Recommended readings

Binding Type: Paperback
Author: Shakespeare, William
Published: 06/01/1998
Publisher: Signet Book
ISBN: 9780451526922
Pages: 271
Weight: 0.39lbs
Size: 6.89h x 4.22w x 0.68d