Hamlet: A Critical Reader Contributor(s): Thompson, Ann (Editor), Taylor, Neil (Editor), Hiscock, Andrew (Editor) |
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ISBN: 147257138X ISBN-13: 9781472571380 Publisher: Arden Shakespeare OUR PRICE: $113.85 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: April 2016 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Literary Criticism | Shakespeare - Drama | Shakespeare |
Dewey: 822.33 |
Series: Arden Early Modern Drama Guides |
Physical Information: 0.63" H x 5" W x 8" (0.85 lbs) 264 pages |
Themes: - Cultural Region - British Isles |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Hamlet remains the most-studied of all Shakespeare's great tragedies. This collection of newly-commissioned essays gives readers an overview of past critical views of the play as well as new writing about the play from today's leading scholars. The range of perspectives offered makes the book an invaluable companion to anyone studying the play at an advanced level. The final chapter on learning and teaching resources is particularly useful as a guide for further study. |
Contributor Bio(s): Thompson, Ann: - ANN THOMPSON is Professor of English and Director of the London Shakespeare Centre and King's College LondonHiscock, Andrew: - Andrew Hiscock is Professor of English at Bangor University, UK. Hopkins, Lisa: - Lisa Hopkins is Professor of English at University of Sheffield Hallam. She has published numerous works on Shakespeare including her most recent work, Beginning Shakespeare (2005) and has written on film adaptations including Screening the Gothic. She is the Senior Editor of the online journal, Early Modern Literary Studies. |