Hamlet : character studies / / Michael Davies

• Autore: Davies Michael <1970->
• Pubblicazione: London ; ; New York : , : Continuum, , 2008
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (150 p.)
• Disciplina: 822.33
• Soggetto topico: Characters and characteristics in literature; Hamlet (Legendary character)
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references (pages 117-136) and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Cover; Contents; Series Editor's Preface; Acknowledgements; Introduction: An Overview of Hamlet; 1 The Man in Black: Meeting Prince Hamlet; 2 Hero, Villain, Fool: The Character of Hamlet's Revenge; 3 Families, Friends, Enemies: Hamlet's Other Characters; Conclusion: Through the Characters to the Key Themes and Issues; Notes; Further Reading; Bibliography; Index; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; Q; R; S; T; U; V; W; Y; Z
• Sommario/riassunto: Arguably Shakespeare''s most famous play, Hamlet is studied widely at universities internationally. Approaching the play through an analysis of its key characters is particularly useful as there are few plays which have commanded so much critical attention in relation to ""character"" as Hamlet. The guide includes: an introductory overview of the text, including a brief discussion of the background to the play including its sources, reception and critical tradition; an overview of the narrative structure; chapters discussing in detail the representation of the key characters including Hamlet,
• Titolo autorizzato: Hamlet
• ISBN: 1-4725-5495-7; 1-4411-3536-7
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910154698603321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II
• Serie: Continuum character studies.