What Happens in Hamlet by J. Dover Wilson (English) Paperback Book

Description: What Happens in Hamlet by J. Dover Wilson John Dover Wilsons What Happens in Hamlet is a classic of Shakespeare criticism. The author critiques as well as brings out the significance of each part of the play. His analysis emphasises Shakespeares dramatic art and shows how the play must be seen and heard to be understood. This is a readable, entertaining and scholarly book. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description John Dover Wilsons What Happens in Hamlet is a classic of Shakespeare criticism. First published in 1935, it is still being read today throughout the English-speaking world and has been widely translated. Hamlet has excited more curiosity and aroused more debate than any other play ever written. Is Hamlet really mad? Does he really see his fathers ghost, or is it an illusion? Is the ghost good or bad? What does it all mean? Dover Wilson brings out the significance of each part of the complex action, against the background. His analysis of the play emphasises Shakespeares dramatic art and shows how the play must be seen and heard to be understood. This is a readable, entertaining and scholarly book. Table of Contents Preface to third edition; Preface to second edition; A letter by Mr Harold Child on some recent productions of Hamlet; Preface to first edition; 1. The road to Elsinore: being an epistle dedicatory to Dr W. W. Greg; 2. The tragic burden; 3. Ghost or devil?; 4. Antic disposition; 5. The multiple mouse-trap; 6. Hamlets make-up; 7. Failure and triumph; Appendixes; Notes to the second edition; Index of passages from Hamlet quoted or discussed; General index. Promotional In this classic 1935 book, John Dover Wilson critiques Shakespeares Hamlet. Promotional "Headline" In this classic 1935 book, John Dover Wilson critiques Shakespeares Hamlet. Description for Bookstore John Dover Wilsons What Happens in Hamlet is a classic of Shakespeare criticism. The author critiques as well as brings out the significance of each part of the play. His analysis emphasises Shakespeares dramatic art and shows how the play must be seen and heard to be understood. This is a readable, entertaining and scholarly book. Description for Library John Dover Wilsons What Happens in Hamlet is a classic of Shakespeare criticism. The author critiques as well as brings out the significance of each part of the play. His analysis emphasises Shakespeares dramatic art and shows how the play must be seen and heard to be understood. This is a readable, entertaining and scholarly book. Details ISBN0521091098 Pages 380 Publisher Cambridge University Press Language English Edition 3rd ISBN-10 0521091098 ISBN-13 9780521091091 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 822.33 Year 1951 Imprint Cambridge University Press Place of Publication Cambridge Country of Publication United Kingdom Short Title WHAT HAPPENS IN HAMLET 3/E DOI 10.1604/9780521091091 UK Release Date 1951-01-02 AU Release Date 1951-01-02 NZ Release Date 1951-01-02 Illustrations Worked examples or Exercises Author J. Dover Wilson Publication Date 1951-01-02 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:91379701;

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