Hamlet / Shakespeare, William

Presents William Shakespeare's tragedy about a Danish prince seeking vengeance for his father's murder and struggling to understand life and betrayal; and includes glosses, background on Shakespeare and his world, a scene-by-scene synopsis and commentary, and music for the play's songs.

Contains a complete plot summary and analysis of William Shakespeare's "Hamlet", as well as discussion of the characters, themes, and includes study questions.

The story of Prince Hamlet of Denmark, who after much indecision avenges the murder of his father.

The lithographs record the fascinating confrontation through successive stages of vision and revision, of one powerful mind with another. No other interpreter has so effectively fused the dramatic and meditative aspects of Shakespeare's masterpiece.

Hamlet's father, the king of Denmark, has been murdered. But by whom? A ghost appears who claims to be the dead king. The spirit accuses his own brother of killing him and taking his throne. Is the ghost's accusation true? And what should Hamlet do about it? One of Shakespeare's greatest plays, Hamlet will hold you spellbound.