Softcover

ISBN 10: 0743482786 ISBN 13: 9780743482783

Publisher: Simon & Schuster, 2004

Each edition includes:

- Freshly edited text based on the best early printed version of the play

- Full explanatory notes conveniently placed on pages_facing the text of the play

- Scene-by-scene plot summaries

- A key to famous lines and phrases

- An introduction to reading Shakespeare's language

- An essay by a leading Shakespeare scholar providing_a modern perspective on the play

- Illustrations from the Folger Shakespeare_Library's vast holdings of rare books

TEACHERS: Lesson plans for this play are available at_www.folger.edu. To receive a curriculum guide for this play, email your request to folger.marketing@simonandschuster.com. Please specify PDF or print version.

Essay by Michael Neill

The Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, D.C., is home to the world's largest collection of Shakespeare's printed works, and a magnet for Shakespeare scholars from around the globe. In addition to exhibitions open to the public throughout the year, the Folger offers a full calendar of performances and programs. For more information, visit www.folger.edu.

Book Description:

This edition of Hamlet is part of the groundbreaking Cambridge School Shakespeare series established by Rex Gibson. Remaining faithful to the series' active approach it treats the play as a script to be acted, explored and enjoyed. As well as the complete script of the play, you will find a variety of classroom-tested activities, an eight-page colour section and a selection of notes including information on characters, performance, history and language.

From the Publisher:

The Annotated Shakespeare - General Editor, Burton Raffel