{"product_id":"hamlet-9780451526922","title":"Hamlet","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe Signet Classics edition of William Shakespeare's incomparable tragic play. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"To be, or not to be: that is the question\"\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThere is arguably no work of fiction quoted as often as William Shakespeare's \u003ci\u003eHamlet.\u003c\/i\u003e This haunting tragedy of a troubled Danish prince devoted to avenging his father's death has captivated audiences for centuries. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis title in the Signet Classics Shakespeare series includes: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- An overview of Shakespeare's life, world, and theater\u003cbr\u003e- A special introduction to the play by the editor, Sylvan Barnet\u003cbr\u003e- A note on the sources from which Shakespeare derived \u003ci\u003eHamlet\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Dramatic criticism from Samuel Taylor Coleridge, A.C. Bradley, Maynard Mack, and others\u003cbr\u003e- A comprehensive stage and screen history of notable actors, directors, and productions of \u003ci\u003eHamlet\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Text, notes, and commentaries printed in the clearest, most readable format\u003cbr\u003e- Recommended readings\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWilliam Shakespeare\u003c\/b\u003e (1564-1616) was a poet, playwright, and actor who is widely regarded as one of the most influential writers in the history of the English language. Often referred to as the Bard of Avon, Shakespeare's vast body of work includes comedic, tragic, and historical plays; poems; and 154 sonnets. His dramatic works have been translated into every major language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Signet Book","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50604290507026,"sku":"9780451526922","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_c8ec5658-9f89-4d77-9e0f-bd019693a9a8.jpg?v=1732257984","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/hamlet-9780451526922","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}