A review by josiahdegraaf
Shakespeare's Hamlet by Leland Ryken

4.0

Ryken's whole series here explaining the great themes of the classics is absolutely phenomenal and my go-to resource now if I'm reading or teaching a book he's written on. This book is no exception. While I'm not quite sure if I buy his theory that Hamlet is a martyr as opposed to a tragic hero, he defended his theory well and brought up a lot of important aspects of the play while doing so. For a play as complex as Hamlet, this book is a great resource for understanding different interpretations of the play.

Rating: 4 Stars (Very Good).