Setting itself apart from the usual discussions about Hamlet, Hunt here demonstrates that Hamlet is much more than we take him to be. Much more than the sum of his parts--more than just tragic, sexy youth and more than just vain cruelty--Hamlet is a reflection of our own aspirations and neuroses. "Looking for Hamlet" investigates our many searches for Hamlet, from their origins in Danish mythology through the complex problems of early printed texts, through the centuries of shifting interpretations of the young prince to ...
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Setting itself apart from the usual discussions about Hamlet, Hunt here demonstrates that Hamlet is much more than we take him to be. Much more than the sum of his parts--more than just tragic, sexy youth and more than just vain cruelty--Hamlet is a reflection of our own aspirations and neuroses. "Looking for Hamlet" investigates our many searches for Hamlet, from their origins in Danish mythology through the complex problems of early printed texts, through the centuries of shifting interpretations of the young prince to our own time when Hamlet is more compelling and perplexing than ever before.
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Various Artists & Photographers. Near Fine- in Near Fine- jacket. Ex-Library Usual ex-libri markings but very nice, clean copy, appears unread and to never having been checked out. Complete number line [1-10] at copyright page. Dust jacket in mylar covers attached to boards, clean, colors bright, minor display indications; published at $27.95 US [printed at back of dust jacket above UPC code]. Textblock pages [vii, 230 including index] clean, unmarked, binding tight and square. Illustrated throughout with B&W art reproductions and photographs. White boards, copper gilt lettering. Media Mail, Priority & most international shipping include free tracking information. Every book listed is located in my smoke free and climate controlled shop. All are inspected by me and will have qualities and/or flaws described.
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As New in as new jacket. Hardcover. 230 pp. with index, bibliographical essays, illustrations. AS NEW IN DUST JACKET. The author takes his readers on a tour of Hamlet's world and his troubled mind in this revelatory look at Shakespeare's most popular creation.