The Signet Classics edition of William Shakespeare’s incomparable tragic play.
“To be, or not to be: that is the question”
There is arguably no work of fiction quoted as often as William Shakespeare’sHamlet.This haunting tragedy of a troubled Danish prince devoted to avenging his father’s death has captivated audiences for centuries.
This title in the Signet Classics Shakespeare series includes:
• An overview of Shakespeare’s life, world, and theater • A special introduction to the play by the editor, Sylvan Barnet • A note on the sources from which Shakespeare derivedHamlet • Dramatic criticism from Samuel Taylor Coleridge, A.C. Bradley, Maynard Mack, and others • A comprehensive stage and screen history of notable actors, directors, and productions ofHamlet • Text, notes, and commentaries printed in the clearest, most readable format • Recommended readings