Some Remarks on the Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, Written by Mr. William Shakespeare (1736)
Some Remarks on the Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, Written by Mr. William Shakespeare (1736)

Author: Sir Thomas Hanmer

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2023-08-12

Total Pages: 64

ISBN-13:

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Sir Thomas Hanmer's 'Some Remarks on the Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, Written by Mr. William Shakespeare' (1736) is a seminal work that offers a critical analysis of Shakespeare's iconic tragedy. Hanmer's insightful commentary delves into the complex characters, themes, and narrative structure of Hamlet, highlighting the play's psychological depth and philosophical implications. Written in a lucid and articulate style, Hanmer's work sheds new light on the timeless appeal of Shakespeare's masterpiece within its literary context of the 18th century English theater. Sir Thomas Hanmer, a prominent literary figure and Member of Parliament, was renowned for his expertise in classical and English literature. His meticulous study of Shakespeare's works, coupled with his in-depth knowledge of contemporary literary trends, enabled him to provide a comprehensive and illuminating analysis of Hamlet. Hanmer's critical insights and scholarly approach underscore the enduring significance of Shakespeare's plays in shaping the literary canon. This book is highly recommended for scholars, students, and enthusiasts of Shakespearean literature who aim to deepen their understanding of Hamlet and elucidate its enduring relevance in the realm of English drama. Hanmer's nuanced commentary offers a compelling interpretation of one of Shakespeare's most enigmatic and compelling works.

Hamlet
Hamlet

Author: William Shakespeare

Publisher:

Published: 2022-03-24

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781638435020

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Narrating the Visual in Shakespeare
Narrating the Visual in Shakespeare

Author: Richard Meek

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2017-03-02

Total Pages: 227

ISBN-13: 1351915940

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This book examines Shakespeare's fascination with the art of narrative and the visuality of language. Richard Meek complicates our conception of Shakespeare as either a 'man of the theatre' or a 'literary dramatist', suggesting ways in which his works themselves debate the question of text versus performance. Beginning with an exploration of the pictorialism of Shakespeare's narrative poems, the book goes on to examine several moments in Shakespeare's dramatic works when characters break off the action to describe an absent, 'offstage' event, place or work of art. Meek argues that Shakespeare does not simply prioritise drama over other forms of representation, but rather that he repeatedly exploits the interplay between different types of mimesis - narrative, dramatic and pictorial - in order to beguile his audiences and readers. Setting Shakespeare's works in their literary and rhetorical contexts, and engaging with contemporary literary theory, the book offers new readings of Venus and Adonis, The Rape of Lucrece, Hamlet, King Lear and The Winter's Tale. The book will be of particular relevance to readers interested in the relationship between verbal and visual art, theories of representation and mimesis, Renaissance literary and rhetorical culture, and debates regarding Shakespeare's status as a literary dramatist.