Hamlet From an Actor's Prompt Book; The Substance of a Lecture Delivered

Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree

ISBN 10: 0259776076 / ISBN 13: 9780259776079

Published by Forgotten Books, 2017

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Print on Demand. This book delves into the enigmatic character of Hamlet, the iconic protagonist of Shakespeare's renowned play, Hamlet. The author approaches the character through the lens of an actor's perspective, employing a unique understanding gained from years of embodying the role on stage. By analyzing Hamlet's actions and motivations through the practicalities of performance, the author challenges traditional interpretations of his supposed madness. The book argues that Hamlet's behavior is not a result of mental illness but rather a deliberate strategy to feign insanity for his own safety amidst a treacherous court. It explores the complexities of Hamlet's character, shedding light on his inner turmoil, profound intellect, and the existential dilemmas he grapples with. Ultimately, the book offers a fresh and insightful perspective on one of literature's most enduring and beloved characters, inviting readers to reconsider Hamlet's true nature and the timeless themes the play explores. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Hamlet From an Actor's Prompt Book; The Substance of a Lecture Delivered
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0259776076
• ISBN 13: 9780259776079
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Shakespeare's Drama

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Excerpt from Hamlet From an Actor's Prompt Book; The Substance of a Lecture Delivered

Sbed. What wonder that the world seems to him an unweeded garden that grows to seed, things rank and gross in nature Hamlet sickens at the sight - the flood of grief at the loss of his beloved father engulfs, for the mo ment, his tender passion for the fair Ophelia and he gives vent to his feelings in an outburst on the frailty of woman.

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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.