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• Freshly edited text based on the best early printed version of the play • Full explanatory notes conveniently placed on pages facing the text of the play • Scene-by-scene plot summaries • A key to famous lines and phrases • An introduction to reading Shakespeare's language • An essay by an outstanding scholar providing a modern perspective on the play • Illustrations from the Folger Shakespeare Library's vast holdings of rare books Essay by Michael Neill The Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, D.C., is home to the world's largest collection of Shakespeare's printed works, and a magnet for Shakespeare scholars from around the globe. In addition to exhibitions open to the public throughout the year, the Folger offers a full calendar of performances and programs. For more information, visit www.folger.edu. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Great timeless literatureI haven't read much Shakespeare, but this story is a great introduction. The characters are for the most part interesting and dynamic, and Shakespeare uses a good amount of humor to lighten the mood of the story at parts. His command of the English language is so advanced that it can be hard to discern what certain phrases mean, so footnotes are helpful. Spend a couple weeks reading this story slowly and thoroughly to fully appreciate it, it's worth the effort! Rating: - It harrows me with fear and wonder"Hamlet" doesn't need any introduction -- the tortured Dane, the ghost, meditations on suicide and a climax full of death. But as well-known as the storyline is, the play itself is what deserves the attention, both for Shakespeare's shadowy plot filled with uncertainty and treachery -- and for his brilliant, immortal writing, which takes on a new dimension when read on the page. Prince Hamlet of Denmark is understandably upset when, only a short time after his father's death, his mother ... Read More Rating: - An Unmatched Masterpiece!*Hamlet* is truly one of the finest masterpieces that human civilization has ever produced. This Shakespearean drama explores every facet of the human condition in a remarkable way and leaves you astonished at Shakespeare's genius. Rating:  - Shakespeare is ShakespeareTeacher said this was required reading. As far as I can tell, it's true to The Bard's style and penchant for requiring 10-15 minutes per page to read. For me, pure homework. Rating: - wonderful shapethe shipment was good and the book was in wonderful shape just as the seller listed 
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