Hamlet: Prince of Denmark by William Shakespeare

Hamlet: Prince of Denmark

William Shakespeare

288 pages first pub 1603 (editions)

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The third edition of Hamlet offers a completely new introduction to this rich, mysterious play, examining Shakespeare's transformation of an ancient Nordic legend into a drama whose philosophical, psychological, political, and spiritual complexiti...

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Community Reviews Summary of 159 reviews

Moods

dark 88%
tense 48%
mysterious 37%
sad 37%
challenging 33%
emotional 33%
adventurous 29%
funny 29%
reflective 25%
informative 7%
inspiring 7%
relaxing 7%
hopeful 3%
lighthearted 3%

Pace

medium 53%
slow 25%
fast 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 58% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 21%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 52% | No: 26% | Yes: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 52% | Yes: 38% | N/A: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%

Average rating

4.09

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