Hamlet
In the shadowed halls of Elsinore, a prince wrestles with grief, betrayal, and the maddening question of justice—whether to act swiftly or be paralyzed by doubt. Hamlet unfolds as a profound exploration of conscience and revenge, where the line between appearance and reality blurs into a haunting dance of suspicion and despair. What price does one pay when the soul is torn between duty and doubt, action and reflection? This timeless tragedy probes the depths of human frailty and the elusive nature of truth, inviting readers to confront the paradox of inaction amid urgent turmoil.
- Originally Published: 1623
- Publisher: Wordsworth Classics, 1992
- Genre: Tragedy, Shakespearean tragedy
- Pages: 200
- Book Type: Hardcopy
- ISBN: 9781853260094
- Access: Members
Description
Hamlet by William Shakespeare: A Timeless Tragedy of Conflict and Contemplation
Hamlet is not only one of Shakespeare’s greatest plays, but also the most fascinatingly problematical tragedy in world literature.
First performed around 1600, this a gripping and exuberant drama of revenge, rich in contrasts and conflicts. Its violence alternates with introspection, its melancholy with humour, and its subtlety with spectacle. The Prince, Hamlet himself, is depicted as a complex, divided, introspective character. His reflections on death, morality and the very status of human beings make him ‘the first modern man’.
Countless stage productions and numerous adaptations for the cinema and television have demonstrated the continuing cultural relevance of this vivid, enigmatic, profound and engrossing drama.
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.