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Hamlet, The Texts of 1603 and 1623
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This second volume gives readers the First Quarto text of 1603 and The Folio Text of 1623, fully modernised and edited to the usual Arden standard. A companion to the core volume, it will be of particular interest to scholars and students of textual history, or to anyone studying Hamlet at an advanced level. Both play texts are fully edited and collated and the volume has a full Introduction which gives special attention to the 1603 First Quarto text
384 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1,1601
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384 pages, Hardcover
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March 22, 2006 by Bloomsbury Arden Shakespeare
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9781904271550
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1904271553
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English
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Horatio
Horatio is a character in William Shakespeares tragedy Hamlet.He was present on the field when King Hamlet (the father of the main character, Prince Hamlet) defeated Fortinbras (the king of Norway), and he has travelled to court from the University ...
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Polonius
Polonius is a character in William Shakespeares play Hamlet. He is chief counsellor of the plays ultimate villain, Claudius, and the father of Laertes and Ophelia. Generally regarded as wrong in every judgment he makes over the course of the p...
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Laertes
Laertes is a character in William Shakespeares play Hamlet. Laertes is the son of Polonius and the brother of Ophelia. In the final scene, he mortally stabs Hamlet with a poison-tipped sword to avenge the deaths of his father and sister, for which h...
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Gertrude
In William Shakespeares play Hamlet, Gertrude is Hamlets mother and Queen of Denmark. Her relationship with Hamlet is somewhat turbulent, since he resents her marrying her husbands brother Claudius after he murdered the king (young Hamle...
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Marcellus
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William Shakespeare was an English playwright, poet, and actor. He is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. He is often called England's national poet and the "Bard of Avon" (or simply "the Bard"). His extant works, including collaborations, consist of some 39 plays, 154 sonnets, three long narrative poems, and a few other verses, some of uncertain authorship. His plays have been translated into every major living language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright. Shakespeare remains arguably the most influential writer in the English language, and his works continue to be studied and reinterpreted.
Shakespeare was born and raised in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire. At the age of 18, he married Anne Hathaway, with whom he had three children: Susanna, and twins Hamnet and Judith. Sometime between 1585 and 1592, he began a successful career in London as an actor, writer, and part-owner ("sharer") of a playing company called the Lord Chamberlain's Men, later known as the King's Men after the ascension of King James VI and I of Scotland to the English throne. At age 49 (around 1613), he appears to have retired to Stratford, where he died three years later. Few records of Shakespeare's private life survive; this has stimulated considerable speculation about such matters as his physical appearance, his sexuality, his religious beliefs, and even certain fringe theories as to whether the works attributed to him were written by others.
Shakespeare produced most of his known works between 1589 and 1613. His early plays were primarily comedies and histories and are regarded as some of the best works produced in these genres. He then wrote mainly tragedies until 1608, among them Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, Othello, King Lear, and Macbeth, all considered to be among the finest works in the English language. In the last phase of his life, he wrote tragicomedies (also known as romances) and collaborated with other playwrights.
Many of Shakespeare's plays were published in editions of varying quality and accuracy during his lifetime. However, in 1623, John Heminge and Henry Condell, two fellow actors and friends of Shakespeare's, published a more definitive text known as the First Folio, a posthumous collected edition of Shakespeare's dramatic works that includes 36 of his plays. Its Preface was a prescient poem by Ben Jonson, a former rival of Shakespeare, that hailed Shakespeare with the now famous epithet: "not of an age, but for all time".
Shakespeare was born and raised in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire. At the age of 18, he married Anne Hathaway, with whom he had three children: Susanna, and twins Hamnet and Judith. Sometime between 1585 and 1592, he began a successful career in London as an actor, writer, and part-owner ("sharer") of a playing company called the Lord Chamberlain's Men, later known as the King's Men after the ascension of King James VI and I of Scotland to the English throne. At age 49 (around 1613), he appears to have retired to Stratford, where he died three years later. Few records of Shakespeare's private life survive; this has stimulated considerable speculation about such matters as his physical appearance, his sexuality, his religious beliefs, and even certain fringe theories as to whether the works attributed to him were written by others.
Shakespeare produced most of his known works between 1589 and 1613. His early plays were primarily comedies and histories and are regarded as some of the best works produced in these genres. He then wrote mainly tragedies until 1608, among them Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, Othello, King Lear, and Macbeth, all considered to be among the finest works in the English language. In the last phase of his life, he wrote tragicomedies (also known as romances) and collaborated with other playwrights.
Many of Shakespeare's plays were published in editions of varying quality and accuracy during his lifetime. However, in 1623, John Heminge and Henry Condell, two fellow actors and friends of Shakespeare's, published a more definitive text known as the First Folio, a posthumous collected edition of Shakespeare's dramatic works that includes 36 of his plays. Its Preface was a prescient poem by Ben Jonson, a former rival of Shakespeare, that hailed Shakespeare with the now famous epithet: "not of an age, but for all time".
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That is from the news of the unseen which is revealed to you. And you were not with them when they were devising their plan and they were plotting. Hamlet, the noble, the wise, the brave, the courageous, the kind, the jealous. Well, I envy Hamlet. Yes, I envy him from the depths of my heart because he did not flinch, he did not hesitate, and he did not give up on taking revenge, on retaliating against those who stole his beloved, who deprived him of his right to feel love and security. He believed his vision, that strange visitor, and followed him but with all caution and cunning. "A madman, the madness of the sea and the wind when they collide, To prove which of them is more cruel." Madman, a description he was given and he did not deny but rather tried hard to embrace it in order to carry out his plan precisely and carefully and be able to解开 the chains of the truth and unleash it to be revealed without fear of its inevitable consequences. I envy him, his sharp sword that he plunged into the depth of the plot and betrayal while I did not even have a single knife with which I could retaliate, even with a few stabs at that black snake that turned on its tail. And it left me and my affairs, even a little, but on the contrary, he showed himself to me with all boldness and walked, proud of himself, of the achievement that was crushing me every moment, mocking me, of my inability to understand it and stop it. No matter what we have, not all wars can be won, not all enemies are visible, not all friends... are loyal. He won, but as for me, I lost, my sun disappeared, my wings broke, my life became dark, and I became a fragile girl who fears everything, everything. "Our desires often conflict and our fates, Corrupt every plan we have devised and every determination we have made, And if our thoughts are of our own making, then their destiny is not in our hands." I had begun to blame myself for my delay in reading Hamlet until now. But after finishing it, I discovered that I had read it at the exact right time in my life. If I had read it earlier, its emotions would not have reached me with such truth and reality. But, it is absolutely true, the classic books have a specific time when they enter your life, and it is they who decide it, not us.
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Laurence Olivier and Mel Gibson work for me. They are two actors who bring unique interpretations to the roles they play. One is a prince from the very beginning, while the other has to endure a struggle to become one. It's no wonder that so many actors have a dream of playing Hamlet. After all, he has the most powerful lines and spends the longest time on stage. Unlike the ghost, which is a minor role. It's hardly worth auditioning for as they either obscure your face or leave you in the shadows. However, the ghost is the pivot on which the play turns. It's like the ice that a hockey player leaps onto and defies, flying after that puck until the crowd shouts "goal" and the organ plays the six notes before it roars "CHARGE!" But you might say, "Hamlet doesn't charge, he dithers. That's why the play takes hours. Besides, ghosts aren't real." To which I respond, "Do you believe everything you hear?" Shakespeare raises this question and makes it timeless. That is why, aside from the beauty of the writing, this play should be read and studied. It offers profound insights into human nature and the mysteries of life and death.
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Mierząc się z tekstem kultury tego kalibru, należy zauważyć, że oszczędzanie sobie tradycyjnej formuły moich notatek, takich jak plusy, minusy itp., jest racjonalne. Byłoby dobrze, gdybyśmy mogli nadrobić dzieło stojące u podstaw kultury w szerokim rozumieniu. Dotrzeć do źródeł po tysiąckroć przytaczanych cytatów pozwala nam na głębsze zrozumienie i zapoznanie się z istocą kultury. A przy tym, kiedy realnie wciągnemy się w historię, możemy cieszyć się językowym bogactwem zawartym w tych tekstach kultury. Ta forma zapisu pozwala nam na bardziej intuicyjne i przyjemne odkrywanie świata kultury, bez konieczności stosowania skomplikowanych schematów analizy.
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What’s the question?
“To be, or not to be: that is the question.”
Is this Shakespeare’s most famous play? Maybe. And this quote is perhaps his most recognizable, definitely one of the most memorable. The tragedy of the Danish prince, his pursuit of revenge, the intense introspection and self-doubt that dictated his actions, and the tragic events described in some of Shakespeare’s most powerful language are truly captivating.
“This above all: to thine own self be true,
And it must follow, as the night the day,
Thou canst not then be false to any man.”
Drawing inspiration from ancient legends, Shakespeare’s tragedy delves into the complex web of human emotions. Themes of death, loss, justice, and destiny are abundant in this play, which is often defined by its somber and dark subject matter.
“There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so.”
Perhaps his most psychologically engaging drama, the analysis of Hamlet has sparked countless debates, challenged generations of students, and inspired numerous writings. “The character of Hamlet played a crucial role in Freud's explanation of the Oedipus complex and thus had a profound impact on modern psychology” – Wikipedia.
“When down her weedy trophies and herself
Fell in the weeping brook. Her clothes spread wide;
And, mermaid-like, awhile they bore her up:
Which time she chanted snatches of old tunes;
As one incapable of her own distress,
Or like a creature native and indued
Unto that element: but long it could not be
Till that her garments, heavy with their drink,
Pull’d the poor wretch from her melodious lay
To muddy death.”
Interestingly, for such a deeply emotional and depressing sequence, Ophelia’s character and her role in the narrative play a significant part in establishing the mood and setting a tone from which the play never truly lifts.
“Now cracks a noble heart. Good-night, sweet prince;
And flights of angels sing thee to thy rest. ”
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“To be, or not to be: that is the question.”
Is this Shakespeare’s most famous play? Maybe. And this quote is perhaps his most recognizable, definitely one of the most memorable. The tragedy of the Danish prince, his pursuit of revenge, the intense introspection and self-doubt that dictated his actions, and the tragic events described in some of Shakespeare’s most powerful language are truly captivating.
“This above all: to thine own self be true,
And it must follow, as the night the day,
Thou canst not then be false to any man.”
Drawing inspiration from ancient legends, Shakespeare’s tragedy delves into the complex web of human emotions. Themes of death, loss, justice, and destiny are abundant in this play, which is often defined by its somber and dark subject matter.
“There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so.”
Perhaps his most psychologically engaging drama, the analysis of Hamlet has sparked countless debates, challenged generations of students, and inspired numerous writings. “The character of Hamlet played a crucial role in Freud's explanation of the Oedipus complex and thus had a profound impact on modern psychology” – Wikipedia.
“When down her weedy trophies and herself
Fell in the weeping brook. Her clothes spread wide;
And, mermaid-like, awhile they bore her up:
Which time she chanted snatches of old tunes;
As one incapable of her own distress,
Or like a creature native and indued
Unto that element: but long it could not be
Till that her garments, heavy with their drink,
Pull’d the poor wretch from her melodious lay
To muddy death.”
Interestingly, for such a deeply emotional and depressing sequence, Ophelia’s character and her role in the narrative play a significant part in establishing the mood and setting a tone from which the play never truly lifts.
“Now cracks a noble heart. Good-night, sweet prince;
And flights of angels sing thee to thy rest. ”
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Every now and then I think. Maybe Hamlet isn't actually that good. Maybe it's overrated. I mean, it is one of the most famous works in the western literary canon. But can it really be THAT good? Surely I am just mentally ill. And then I reread Hamlet and it's like. Ok. Never mind. Why do I have this revelation annually? Great question. You see, there's something wrong with me.
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I am passionate and devout about that subject, which gives a person a sense of accomplishment after reading and completing a masterpiece. It is a kind of relaxation and tranquility. P.S. After reading it, I also watched "Hamelin" directed by Lindsay Turner. It was an extraordinary experience :)) This feeling of being deeply engaged with a subject and then having the opportunity to explore related works in different forms is truly wonderful. It enriches our understanding and appreciation, and allows us to immerse ourselves in a world of art and creativity. Whether it's through reading a great book or watching a captivating play, these experiences have the power to touch our hearts and expand our horizons. I look forward to many more such encounters in the future, as they continue to inspire and delight me.
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