The Signet Classics edition of William Shakespeare's incomparable tragic play. To be, or not to be: that is the question There is arguably no work of fiction quoted as often as William Shakespeare's Hamlet. This haunting tragedy of a troubled Danish prince devoted to avenging his father's death has captivated audiences for centuries. This revised Signet Classics edition includes unique features such as: ? An overview of Shakespeare's life, world, and theater ? A special introduction to the play by the editor, Sylvan Barnet ? Sources from which Shakespeare derived Hamlet ? Dramatic criticism from Samuel Taylor Coleridge, A. C. Bradley, Maynard Mack, and others ? A comprehensive stage and screen history of notable actors, directors, and productions ? Text, notes, and commentaries printed in the clearest, most readable text ? And more...
