Hamlet: Prince of Denmark
by SHAKESPEARE, WILLIAM
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Publisher’s quarter suede and boards; titled in gilt on the spine and front board. Aside from very slight foxing and a couple
- Seller
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Newton, Massachusetts, United States
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Synopsis
In this quintessential Shakespearean drama, Hamlets halting pursuit of revenge for his fathers death unfolds in a series of highly charged confrontations that climax in tragedy. The play begins with the ghost of Hamlet's father revealing that he was killed by Hamlet's uncle, Claudius, who has now married Hamlet's mother, Gertrude. Consumed by grief and madness, Hamlet feigns insanity as he plots his revenge. His inner turmoil and moral dilemmas are explored through soliloquies, while the play delves into themes of revenge, betrayal, and the nature of existence. Ultimately, the tragic events unfold, resulting in a climax of death and the ascension of Fortinbras as the new ruler of Denmark.
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- Bookseller
- Peter L. Stern & Company, Inc. (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 38140P
- Title
- Hamlet: Prince of Denmark
- Author
- SHAKESPEARE, WILLIAM
- Book Condition
- Used - Publisher’s quarter suede and boards; titled in gilt on the spine and front board. Aside from very slight foxing and a couple
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- The Roycroft Shop
- Place of Publication
- East Aurora, N.Y.
- Date Published
- 1902
- Bookseller catalogs
- ROYCROFT;
Terms of Sale
Peter L. Stern & Company, Inc.
About the Seller
Peter L. Stern & Company, Inc.
About Peter L. Stern & Company, Inc.
Specializing in 19th and 20th century literature, signed and inscribed books, and manuscripts we maintain a high quality inventory. Our shop is located in the heart of Newton Centre where we are open by chance or appointment
In the long-standing tradition of the rare book trade we continue to mail regular catalogues to our customers. We are easily accessible via the MBTA Green Line's D Branch. We travel widely and attend both international and local book fairs.
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