On a bitter, cold night, at a guard station overlooking the sea on the Danish coast, the ghost of the dead king of Denmark appears. He tells his son, Prince Hamlet, the story of "a foul and most unnatural murder" that sets in motion a chain of events that no reader will ever forget. This is an action-packed tale of ghosts, murder, sword fights, war, and political intrigue. In addition, this is an emotion-packed story of love, loss, revenge, treachery, and madness. Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, not only rivets audiences with its sensational events but challenges them to ponder, along with its hero, ultimate questions of life and death.
This complete study edition of Hamlet includes historical information, illustrations, questions, writing ideas, and projects to help students explore the most popular work in the history of English theatre.
Reading Level: High School (challenging)
The Masterpiece Series Access Editions offer:
- Related readings, as well as historical and background information, build cross-curricular connections
- Friendly reading support ensures understanding and enjoyment
- Thought-provoking questions and activities invite students to connect their lives to those of the characters
- Guided Reading Questions guide students through the work by raising important issues in key passages
- Footnotes explain obscure references, unusual usages, and terms meant to enter students' passive vocabularies
- Words for Everyday Use entries define and give pronunciations for difficult terms meant to enter students' active vocabularies
