Hamlet: Character Studies
Arguably Shakespeare's most famous play, Hamlet is studied widely at universities internationally. Approaching the play through an analysis of its key characters is particularly useful as there are few plays which have commanded so much critical attention in relation to "character" as Hamlet. The guide includes: an introductory overview of the text, including a brief discussion of the background to the play including its sources, reception and critical tradition; an overview of the narrative structure; chapters discussing in detail the representation of the key characters including Hamlet, Gertrude and Ophelia as well as the more minor characters; a conclusion reminding students of the links between the characters and the key themes and issues and a guide to further reading.
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Hamlet: Character Studies
Arguably Shakespeare's most famous play, Hamlet is studied widely at universities internationally. Approaching the play through an analysis of its key characters is particularly useful as there are few plays which have commanded so much critical attention in relation to "character" as Hamlet. The guide includes: an introductory overview of the text, including a brief discussion of the background to the play including its sources, reception and critical tradition; an overview of the narrative structure; chapters discussing in detail the representation of the key characters including Hamlet, Gertrude and Ophelia as well as the more minor characters; a conclusion reminding students of the links between the characters and the key themes and issues and a guide to further reading.
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Hamlet: Character Studies

Hamlet: Character Studies

by Michael Davies
Hamlet: Character Studies

Hamlet: Character Studies

by Michael Davies

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Overview

Arguably Shakespeare's most famous play, Hamlet is studied widely at universities internationally. Approaching the play through an analysis of its key characters is particularly useful as there are few plays which have commanded so much critical attention in relation to "character" as Hamlet. The guide includes: an introductory overview of the text, including a brief discussion of the background to the play including its sources, reception and critical tradition; an overview of the narrative structure; chapters discussing in detail the representation of the key characters including Hamlet, Gertrude and Ophelia as well as the more minor characters; a conclusion reminding students of the links between the characters and the key themes and issues and a guide to further reading.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780826495921
Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date: 06/24/2008
Series: Character Studies
Pages: 160
Product dimensions: 5.30(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Michael Davies is a Lecturer at the University of Liverpool, UK.

Table of Contents

Series Editor's PrefaceIntroduction: An Overview of Hamlet1. The Man in Black: Meeting Prince Hamlet2. Hero, Villain, Fool: The Character of Hamlet's Revenge3. Families, Friends, Enemies: Hamlet's Other CharactersConclusion: Through the Characters to the Themes and IssuesGuide to Further ReadingIndex

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