Hamlet, Prince of Denmark By William Shakespeare (Tragedy & Drama) The Annotated Edition by William Shakespeare

Hamlet, Prince of Denmark By William Shakespeare (Tragedy & Drama) The Annotated Edition

William Shakespeare

236 pages • first pub 1601 (editions)

fiction classics play challenging dark medium-paced

Description

The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, often shortened to Hamlet is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare at an uncertain date between 1599 and 1602. Set in the Kingdom of Denmark, the play dramatises the revenge Prince Hamlet is called to w...

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Moods

dark 81%
tense 47%
challenging 44%
emotional 42%
reflective 34%
mysterious 32%
sad 28%
funny 20%
adventurous 16%
inspiring 3%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 24%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Character: 38% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 23% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 39% | No: 37% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%

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