{"product_id":"the-tragedy-of-hamlet-prince-of-denmark","title":"The Tragedy of Hamlet: Prince of Denmark","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe authoritative edition of \u003ci\u003eHamlet\u003c\/i\u003e from The Folger Shakespeare Library, the trusted and widely used Shakespeare series for students and general readers.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHamlet\u003c\/i\u003e is Shakespeare's most popular, and most puzzling, play. It follows the form of a \"revenge tragedy,\" in which the hero, Hamlet, seeks vengeance against his father's murderer, his uncle Claudius, now the king of Denmark. Much of its fascination, however, lies in its uncertainties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong them: What is the Ghost--Hamlet's father demanding justice, a tempting demon, an angelic messenger? Does Hamlet go mad, or merely pretend to? Once he is sure that Claudius is a murderer, why does he not act? Was his mother, Gertrude, unfaithful to her husband or complicit in his murder?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition includes: \u003cbr\u003e-Freshly edited text based on the best early printed version of the play\u003cbr\u003e-Newly revised explanatory notes conveniently placed on pages facing the text of the play\u003cbr\u003e-Scene-by-scene plot summaries\u003cbr\u003e-A key to the play's famous lines and phrases\u003cbr\u003e-An introduction to reading Shakespeare's language\u003cbr\u003e-An essay by a leading Shakespeare scholar providing a modern perspective on the play\u003cbr\u003e-Fresh images from the Folger Shakespeare Library's vast holdings of rare books\u003cbr\u003e-An up-to-date annotated guide to further reading\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEssay by Michael Neill\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, DC, is home to the world's largest collection of Shakespeare's printed works, and a magnet for Shakespeare scholars from around the globe. In addition to exhibitions open to the public throughout the year, the Folger offers a full calendar of performances and programs. For more information, visit Folger.edu.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cedar Leaf Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45836978094124,"sku":"BS-9MH-669411","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0697\/2234\/1420\/files\/9781451669411-HD.jpg?v=1784739370","url":"https:\/\/cedarleafbooks.com\/products\/the-tragedy-of-hamlet-prince-of-denmark","provider":"Cedar Leaf Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}