CliffsNotes on Shakespeare's Hamlet by James K Lowers
The original CliffsNotes study guides offer expert commentary on major themes, plots, characters, literary devices, and historical background. The latest generation of titles in this series also feature glossaries and visual elements that complement the classic, familiar format.Something may be rotten in the state of Denmark, but your grades will be sweet when you rely on CliffsNotes on Hamlet as you digest Shakespeare's tragic masterpiece. In this play, Hamlet explores the meaning of life, death, eternity, relationships, hypocrisy, truth, the existence of God, and almost anything else that concerns mankind.
Character studies shed new light on Prince Hamlet, his father King Hamlet, the malevolent Claudius, the troubled Ophelia--and the rest of the cast. You'll also explore the life and times of William Shakespeare, and unlock the play's themes and literary devices. Count on CliffsNotes on Hamlet for detailed summaries and commentaries on every scene to help you appreciate the complexity of the play.
Other features that help you study include
- Character analyses of major players
- A character map that graphically illustrates the relationships among the characters
- Critical essays
- A review section that tests your knowledge
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Carla Lynn Stockton, B.A., M.A., C.A.S., is a seasoned English and Theatre instructor. She cofounded and codirected Voices, a semi-professional theater group dedicated to theater education and education via theater, in 1995, after a month of study at the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford-Upon-Avon through Roehampton University. Stockton now works for Bagelfish Productions, LLC in Connecticut as the Education and Development Director.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780764586033 |
| ISBN 10 | 0764586033 |
| Title | CliffsNotes on Shakespeare's Hamlet |
| Author | James K Lowers |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company |
| Year published | 2000-05-30 |
| Number of pages | 144 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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