Hamlet, Prinz von Dännemark by William Shakespeare

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Author Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
Translator Wieland, Christoph Martin, 1733-1813
Title Hamlet, Prinz von Dännemark
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamlet https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamlet
Note Reading ease score: 79.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by Delphine Lettau
Summary "Hamlet, Prinz von Dännemark" by William Shakespeare is a tragic play written during the late 16th century. The work centers on the character of Prince Hamlet, who grapples with his father's mysterious death and the hasty remarriage of his mother, Queen Gertrude, to his uncle Claudius, now the king of Denmark. Themes of betrayal, revenge, and madness permeate the narrative, setting the stage for Hamlet's quest for truth and justice." "The opening of the play introduces us to a cold and ghostly atmosphere at Elsinore, where sentinels Bernardo and Francisco, alongside Horatio and Marcellus, keep watch at night. They discuss a ghostly apparition resembling the deceased King Hamlet, which has appeared on two prior nights. The characters speculate on the significance of the ghost, with Horatio expressing concern about a possible upheaval in the state. The scene underscores the tensions within Denmark, hinting at the troubled waters of political and personal conflicts that are to unfold, foreshadowing Hamlet's tragic journey as he navigates the path of vengeance following his father's death, spurred on by the ghost's revelation." (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language German
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Tragedies
Subject Hamlet (Legendary character) -- Drama
Subject Kings and rulers -- Succession -- Drama
Subject Murder victims' families -- Drama
Subject Fathers -- Death -- Drama
Subject Revenge -- Drama
Subject Princes -- Drama
Subject Denmark -- Drama
Category Text
EBook-No. 7276
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 30, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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