Hamlet - by William Shakespeare (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>An unabridged gift edition of Shakespeare's most famous tragedy, illustrated by Sir John Gilbert and with an introduction by Dr Robert Mighall.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>Shakespeare's combination of violence, introspection, dark humour and rich language in <i>Hamlet</i> is intoxicating. It remains the world's most widely studied and performed play, and is a cornerstone of world literature. <p/>Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition is illustrated throughout by renowned artist Sir John Gilbert and includes an introduction by Dr Robert Mighall. <p/>A young prince meets with his father's ghost, who alleges that his own brother, now married to his widow, murdered him. The prince devises a scheme to test the truth of the ghost's accusation, feigning wild madness while plotting a brutal revenge until his apparent insanity begins to wreak havoc on innocent and guilty alike.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>William Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, in 1564. The date of his birth is not known but is traditionally 23 April, St George's Day. Aged 18, he married a Stratford farmer's daughter, Anne Hathaway. They had three children. Around 1585 William joined an acting troupe on tour in Stratford from London, and thereafter spent much of his life in the capital. A member of the leading theatre group in London, the Chamberlain's Men, which built the Globe Theatre and frequently performed in front of Queen Elizabeth I, Shakespeare wrote 36 plays and much poetry besides. He died in 1616.
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