Hamlet : complete, authoritative text with biographical and historical contexts, critical history, and essays from five contemporary critical perspectives

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Hamlet : complete, authoritative text with biographical and historical contexts, critical history, and essays from five contemporary critical perspectives

William Shakespeare ; edited by Susanne L. Wofford

(Case studies in contemporary criticism)

Bedford Books of St. Martin's Press, c1994 , Published and distributed outside North America by Macmillan, c1994

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  • U. S. pbk

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Note

Glossary of critical and theoretical terms: p. 403-415

Includes bibliographies

Description and Table of Contents

Volume

U. S. pbk ISBN 9780312055448

Description

Among Shakespeare's plays, "Hamlet" is considered by many his masterpiece. Among actors, the role of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, is considered the jewel in the crown of a triumphant theatrical career. Now Kenneth Branagh plays the leading role and co-directs a brillant ensemble performance. Three generations of legendary leading actors, many of whom first assembled for the Oscar-winning film "Henry" V, gather here to perform the rarely heard complete version of the play. This clear, subtly nuanced, stunning dramatization, presented by The Renaissance Theatre Company in association with "Bbc" Broadcasting, features such luminaries as Sir John Gielgud, Derek Jacobi, Emma Thompson and Christopher Ravenscroft. It combines a full cast with stirring music and sound effects to bring this magnificent Shakespearen classic vividly to life. Revealing new riches with each listening, this production of "Hamlet" is an invaluable aid for students, teachers and all true lovers of Shakespeare -- a recording to be treasured for decades to come.
Volume

ISBN 9780333594926

Description

The authoritative Riverside text is used in this case study of Hamlet - probably the most frequently studied of all Shakespeare plays. The five critical essays that follow the text take diverse contemporary critical approaches. Janet Adelamn and Elaine Showalter are among the critics included.

Table of Contents

  • Introduction - Hamlet - A Critical History of Hamlet - What is Psychoanalytic Criticism? - A Psychoanalytic Perspective
  • J. Adelman - What is Marxist Criticism? - A Marxist Critical Perspective
  • M.D.Bristol - What is Feminist Criticism? - A Feminist Critical Perspective
  • E.Showalter - What is Deconstruction? - A Deconstructionist Perspective
  • M.Garber - What is New Historicism? - A New Historicist Perspective
  • K.S.Coddon - Glossary

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Details

  • NCID
    BA2236457X
  • ISBN
    • 0333594924
    • 0312089864
    • 0312055447
  • LCCN
    92050033
  • Country Code
    uk
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    Boston ; New York,London
  • Pages/Volumes
    xii, 418 p.
  • Size
    21 cm
  • Classification
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