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Cliffs Notes on Shakespeare's Hamlet
The original CliffsNotes study guides offer expert commentary on major themes, plots, characters, literary devices, and historical background. The latest generation of titles in this series also feature glossaries and visual elements that complement the classic, familiar format.Something may be rotten in the state of Denmark, but your grades will be sweet when you rely on "CliffsNotes on Hamlet" as you digest Shakespeare's tragic masterpiece. In this play, Hamlet explores the meaning of life, death, eternity, relationships, hypocrisy, truth, the existence of God, and almost anything else that concerns mankind.
Character studies shed new light on Prince Hamlet, his father King Hamlet, the malevolent Claudius, the troubled Ophelia -- and the rest of the cast. You'll also explore the life and times of William Shakespeare, and unlock the play's themes and literary devices. Count on "CliffsNotes on Hamlet" for detailed summaries and commentaries on every scene to help you appreciate the complexity of the play.
Other features that help you study include Character analyses of major playersA character map that graphically illustrates the relationships among the charactersCritical essaysA review section that tests your knowledge
Classic literature or modern modern-day treasure -- you'll understand it all with expert information and insight from CliffsNotes study guides.
Character studies shed new light on Prince Hamlet, his father King Hamlet, the malevolent Claudius, the troubled Ophelia -- and the rest of the cast. You'll also explore the life and times of William Shakespeare, and unlock the play's themes and literary devices. Count on "CliffsNotes on Hamlet" for detailed summaries and commentaries on every scene to help you appreciate the complexity of the play.
Other features that help you study include Character analyses of major playersA character map that graphically illustrates the relationships among the charactersCritical essaysA review section that tests your knowledge
Classic literature or modern modern-day treasure -- you'll understand it all with expert information and insight from CliffsNotes study guides.
129 pages, Paperback
First published May 30, 2000
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October 17, 2009
I read Hamlet using spark notes, "No fear Shakespeare." I really enjoyed it. It was an easy read, and I like most of the themes in Hamlet. I'm glad I read it.
January 27, 2024
How quickly we forget the absolute nuisance of taking extensive notes while reading! I do not miss that from my full-time student days. This was not as good as the Spark Notes, in my opinion, but it gets the job done. There are some egregious typos, such as "capitol crime" (could lead to confusion, except this was published long before 1/6/2021) or "soliloquys". But hey, it's not like there's an English teacher at the helm... Oh wait.
March 7, 2017
This was a fantastic read! The notes in the margins helped explain the complex thinking of Shakespeare and even some of the things that have been lost over time that would've been common knowledge during Shakespeare's time. It was very enlightening and very enjoyable to be able to read with understanding. I would highly recommend this book to any interesting in Shakespeare, plays, or the Elizabethan era.
August 23, 2007
Used the cliff notes in my 1st semester sophmore year english class to quote the suicide of Ophelia. My teacher was a feminist so I just blamed everything on Hamlet and men in general. I got an A in the class.
March 28, 2009
Reading the Cliff Notes for Hamlet along with the book Hamlet by William Shakespeare. No, it is not cheating, it is just my way of understanding what I am reading, since I am reading it for myself and not for school.
October 28, 2007
...and this how I REALLY read Hamlet.
August 9, 2014
Had to get a copy when I read Edgar Sawtelle.
May 28, 2023
This notes just summarises the each part of the drama in modern English.
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