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CliffsComplete Shakespeare's Hamlet
Contributor(s): Lamb, Sidney (Editor), Mategrano, Terri (Commentaries by)

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 ISBN: 0764585681     ISBN-13: 9780764585685
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
OUR PRICE: $18.04  

Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: May 2000
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Annotation: AOne of the most famous dramas of all time, "Hamlet" is the story of a young prince torn between his dual roles of ruler and son, between introspective moral questioning and swift action. The play is filled with action and provocative inquiry.

"The CliffsComplete Hamlet" is a revised and expanded study edition. It contains Shakespeare's original play, a glossary, and expert commentary in a unique, 2-column format. To enhance your learning, notes and definitions appear directly opposite the line in which they occur, and a review section follows the play. This edition also introduces you to the life, works, and times of William Shakespeare.

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Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Study Aids | Book Notes
- Literary Criticism | Shakespeare
- Study Aids | Study Guides
Dewey: 822.33
LCCN: 00101842
Lexile Measure: 610 HL (High-Low)
Series: Cliffs Complete
Physical Information: 0.7" H x 7.2" W x 9.1" L (0.70 lbs) 242 pages
Features: Bibliography, Glossary, Price on Product
 
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Publisher Description:
In the CliffsComplete guides, the novel's complete text and a glossary appear side-by-side with coordinating numbered lines to help you understand unusual words and phrasing. You'll also find all the commentary and resources of a standard CliffsNotes for Literature.

CliffsComplete Hamlet covers details of the most widely produced and critiqued Shakespearean play. Written in poignant language, Hamlet contains all the elements necessary for a good tragedy, including a brave and daring hero who suffers a fatal flaw.

Discover what happens to the complicated cast of characters -- and save valuable studying time -- all at once. Enhance your reading of Hamlet with these additional features:

  • A summary and insightful commentary for each chapter
  • Bibliography and historical background on the author, William Shakespeare
  • A look at Early Modern England historical, intellectual, religious, and social context
  • Insight into the play's classical elements and language
  • A character map that graphically illustrates the relationships among the characters
  • Review questions, a quiz, discussion guide, and activity ideas
  • A Resource Center full of books, articles, films, and Web sites

Streamline your literature study with all-in-one help from CliffsComplete guides
 
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