Hamlet

An exciting new edition of the complete works of Shakespeare with these features: Illustrated with photographs from New York Shakespeare Festival productions, vivid, readable introductions for each play, a lively, person foreword, an insightful essay on the play, modern spelling and punctuation more.

Prince Hamlet's father, the king, captured Fortinbras and his land. Now that Hamlet's father is dead, Young Fortinbras wants his land back and is willing to take it by force. While Prince Hamlet is grieving, he is visited by his father's ghost and gains an interesting insight into his death. The king explains that he has been a victim of a "murder most foul"; it appears his mother and uncle murdered him. Soon after the funeral they get married which angers Hamlet. The story is about Hamlet's vacillating as to what to do about his father's murder. However he does surprise many with his persistence and insight.

Paperback, 132 pages.