Understanding Hamlet is intended for readers wishing to deepen their comprehension and appreciation of what is arguably Shakespeare's greatest play. The introductory section provides general information about Hamlet and includes an overall summary of its events. The synopsis and commentary section contains detailed scene-by-scene summaries, with observations and interpretations where necessary. The essay section features four original essays on important themes in Hamlet, with information on the origin of the ideas and on how each essay is structured. This book is ideal for students, teachers...