Hamlet

ISBN 978-1-86478-073-4

The smartstudy® English guide to Hamlet is a comprehensive aid to understanding the characters and themes of William Shakespeare’s great revenge tragedy. Set in Denmark in the thirteenth century, the play follows young Prince Hamlet who struggles to avenge his father’s murder. One of Shakespeare’s most enduring tragedies, Hamlet explores such timeless notions as fear, duty, morality, courage, action and delay.

Key Features:

• notes about the author/director/poet/playwright
• an overview of the historical and cultural context
• chapter/scene/story summaries
• character profiles
• analysis of themes and genres
• critical perspectives of the text
• key quotations
• focus questions in each section
• marginal notes explaining key passages, ideas, terms and characters
• a guide to planning and writing an essay
• tips on how to use examination time efficiently
• a sample essay with annotations
• further exam-style essay questions
• a bibliography and further reading section

$16.95

(GST Inc.)