David Scott Kastan

One of the greatest plays of all time, the compelling tragedy of the tormented young prince of Denmark continues to capture the imaginations of modern audiences worldwide. Confronted with evidence that his uncle murdered his father, and with his mother's infidelity, Hamlet must find a means of reconciling his longing for oblivion with his duty as avenger. The ghost, Hamlet's feigned madness, Ophelia's death and burial, the play within a play, the...

Presents the text of Shakespeare's comedy of love and redemption in exile, and includes information about the performance history of the play, explanatory notes, and other reference materials.

Introduces the poetry of William Shakespeare through a sampling of sonnets and excerpts from his plays.