Hamlet: Prince of Denmark

An unabridged gift edition of Shakespeares most famous tragedy, illustrated by Sir John Gilbert and with an introduction by Dr Robert Mighall. Shakespeares combination of violence, introspection, dark humour and rich language in Hamlet is intoxicating. It remains the worlds most widely studied and performed play, and is a cornerstone of world literature. Part of the Macmillan Collectors Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition is illustrated throughout by renowned artist Sir John Gilbert and includes an introduction by Dr Robert Mighall. A young prince meets with his fathers ghost, who alleges that his own brother, now married to his widow, murdered him. The prince devises a scheme to test the truth of the ghosts accusation, feigning wild madness while plotting a brutal revenge until his apparent insanity begins to wreak havoc on innocent and guilty alike.