Hamlet: Its Textual History (Classic Reprint)

Language: English

Published by Forgotten Books, 2024

0282839607 / 9780282839604

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Print on Demand. This book presents an extensive examination of Hamlet and the various texts associated with it, exploring their histories and the relationships between them. The author delves into the literary and historical context surrounding the play, analyzing the work of Thomas Kyd and the influence of Seneca on Hamlet. The book delves into the theories surrounding the Ur-Hamlet, a hypothetical earlier version of the play, and examines the differences and similarities between the first quarto (Q1), second quarto (Q2), and first folio (F1) texts of Hamlet. Through a detailed comparison of Q2 and F1, the author argues that Q2 was printed from Shakespeare's manuscript and that F1 was set up from a copy of Q2 that had been used as a prompt-copy in the playhouse. The book provides a wealth of insights into the development and evolution of Hamlet, making it an invaluable resource for scholars, students, and enthusiasts of the play. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Title
Hamlet: Its Textual History (Classic Reprint)
Author
Hendrik de Groot
Publisher
Forgotten Books
Publication year
2024
Condition
New
Book Type
print-on-demand item
Binding
Paperback
Language
English
ISBN 10
0282839607
ISBN 13
9780282839604
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Forgotten Books’ Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the quality of the aged text.

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