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Hamlet (The Blackfriars Shakespeare) - Softcover

Shakespeare, William

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Synopsis

One of the softcover Blackfriars Shakespeare series, this is Hamlet, edited by J. Leeds Barroll. Includes the play, along with introduction and critique. Great for students of Shakespeare and period literature.

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Book Description

This edition tells the story of Hamlet in production, from Burbage at the Globe to Branagh on film, relating stage interpretations to developments in the theatre, in literary criticism and in society. The detailed stage history records an ongoing process of discovery, as successive performers have found what it is in the play that will speak most powerfully to the audiences of their own times. The introduction focuses not only on star Hamlets, but on whole productions of the play including supporting players and, in this century, direction and design.

From the Publisher

This book is perfect for AP classes and is often selected for inclusion on the AP exam. The notes, reading pointers, and vocabulary in this addition will also help students at a lower reading level get the most out of these classics.

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