Hamlet: The Texts Of 1603 And 1623
Third Series
William Shakespeare author Ann Thompson editor Professor Neil Taylor editor
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Published:15th Jan '07
Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back
This edition of Hamlet: The Texts Of 1603 And 1623 provides critical insights into Shakespeare's iconic play through its dual texts and detailed annotations.
This volume presents the Hamlet: The Texts Of 1603 And 1623, featuring both the First Quarto text of 1603 and the Folio Text of 1623. It serves as an invaluable resource for scholars and students focused on textual history, offering insights into the evolution of one of Shakespeare's most celebrated works. Each text is meticulously modernized and edited to meet the esteemed Arden standard, ensuring clarity and accessibility for contemporary readers.
In addition to the texts, the Hamlet: The Texts Of 1603 And 1623 includes comprehensive annotations that enhance understanding and appreciation of the play's complexities. The introduction provides a thorough exploration of the stage history associated with the First Quarto text, shedding light on its performance context and significance. This background is particularly beneficial for those engaged in advanced studies of Shakespearean drama.
As a companion to the Second Quarto volume, this edition is especially relevant for anyone delving deeply into the nuances of Hamlet. It is designed to support rigorous academic inquiry while also appealing to dedicated enthusiasts of Shakespeare's work. Overall, this volume stands as a testament to the enduring relevance of Hamlet in both literary and theatrical realms.
Hamlet...has been given a rebirth of sorts by editors Ann Thompson and Neil Taylor...puts the final pieces of the "puzzle of Hamlet" into place by publishing...updated versions of both the First Quarto and First Folio editions of the play. This wonderful ternion gives the serious students of Hamlet everything they need to delve deeply into the Dane. The textual annotations are extensive and worth the price of the book alone. None of the material is duplicated from the Hamlet: Arden Third Series, so this is all new commentary from two of the brightest minds in the world of Shakespeare... Delivers the quality you've come to expect from Arden. * PlayShakespeare.com *
Fascinating, and every Shakespeare scholar will want to posses it ... Attuned to the relativism, pluralism, and skepticism of our time...remarkable thoroughness and intelligence. Their discussion of Hamlet on stage and screen and of its offshoots in drama and fiction fills and notable gap ... An innnovative and stimulating contribution. * Shakespeare Quarterly *
Prof. Thompson has done remarkable work in providing a glimpse into two variants of Shakespeare's classic play. By compiling these other, either earlier or mistakenly- printed, versions, she has provided us with crucial scholarly insights into the editing and printing processes. This book is an important supplemental volume to Thompson's other Arden Hamlet; this rare opportunity for Arden to publish other manuscripts is beneficial to those looking to delve into the above-mentioned areas of the play's conception, but also highlights the play's importance to the dramatic historical tradition. * Jarrod DePrado, Sacred Heart University, USA *
A great addition to the Second Quarto Hamlet. Especially when discussing adaptations and directoral choices. * Maria Fleischhack, Leipzig University, Germany *
ISBN: 9781904271802
Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 21mm
Weight: 414g
384 pages