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Understanding Great Literature - Hamlet [Hardcover]

Don Nardo (Author)
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)


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Understanding Great Literature September 1, 2000
In this most famous play, William Shakespeare probes the complexities of the human experience. The work's timeless themes, its characters, and plot are discussed as is this great author's life and work. (20020701)

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Gr 7 Up-In this clearly written, easy-to-understand book, Nardo explains the timeless nature of the classic play. He includes a wonderful section about the life and times of William Shakespeare and discusses the influences of earlier stories and plays on the structuring of the plot, the characters, and the theme of revenge. The author also explains how the textual and visual interpretations of the play have changed and evolved from the 1500s to the late 20th century. A copious notes section, a section for further exploration, questions and ideas for themes and essays, and an appendix of literary criticism make this an invaluable teaching aid or library resource. Many black-and-white sketches, drawings, and photos create further interest in this play and its literary history.-Susan Shaver, Hemingford Public Schools, NE

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"A review of the novel's critical analysis includes many sources. A list of thought-provoking discussion question and essay subject is included. The book is illustrated with black-and-white reproductions of period paintings, portraits...and stills. A useful addition that will serve both teachers and students well."
-- School Library Journal (September 2001) (School Library Journal 20010401)

"With its simple format and clear writing, Thrasher's book will appeal to younger students or those who are intimidated by literary assignments."
-- School Library Journal (July 2002) (School Library Journal 20010401)

"Clearly written, easy-to-understand book...A copious notes section, a section for further exploration, questions and ideas for themes and essays, and an appendix of literary criticism make this an invaluable teaching and/or library resource. Many black-and-white sketches, drawings, and photos create further interest in this...literary history."
-- School Library Journal (April 2001) (School Library Journal 20010301)

"Major characters are covered in detail, and minor characters in brief. Well-organized, prolific notes document chapters for ease in further research. The writing is informative and clear with no glaring biases. A useful tool for unlocking a literary masterpiece."
-- School Library Journal (April 2001) (School Library Journal )

"Each book includes biographical information; historical context; details about plot, characters, and themes; a chronology; source notes; and a bibliography. The literary criticism is lucid without being simplistic. For junior-high and high-school students as well as the adults interested in what teens read."
-- Booklist (March 2001) (Booklist )

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 112 pages
  • Publisher: Lucent Books; 1 edition (September 1, 2000)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1560068302
  • ISBN-13: 978-1560068303
  • Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.4 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 11.5 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,009,692 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Don Nardo is a historian and award-winning writer who specializes in the ancient world, especially the civilizations of Greece and Rome. He began as a actor and worked with the National Shakespeare Company before turning to writing screenplays and teleplays and, soon afterward, devoting much of his time to historical research and writing. In the past two decades, he has published nearly two hundred volumes on diverse historical topics. And having earned numerous favorable reviews, he is widely recognized as the country's leading writer of historical works for young adults. He is also versed in various other subjects and as a result is frequently asked by publishers to write books on a number of scientific and literary topics.

Mr. Nardo also composes and arranges orchestral music, having started composing in his early teens. Over the years he has turned out more than eighty musical works, including 2 symphonies, 4 string quartets, several concertos, a film score, incidental music for stage productions, and several commissions, the most recent a double concerto for violin and Portuguese guitar written for two noted musicians. He is also the resident composer and arranger for the Amadis Orchestra, based in Connecticut. For more information, see his official web site at www.nardopublishing.com and his more extensive biography at Wikipedia.


 

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars highly accessible to all, May 17, 2003
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One of the best books available about Hamlet for general readers. The author explains the plot, charactrs and themes very clearly and makes the play highly accessible to anyone. A terrific little book that should be used in all high school English classes. If I had seen it when I was in high schol I proabably would have liked Shakespere a lot more than I did in those days.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Get thee to a library!, July 12, 2002
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Wow! This is the best brief study of HAMLET I have ever seen, and I have seen many in almost five decades of reading about the Bard. Students will benefit immensely from the author's ability to convey a huge quantity of facts about a long, complicated play without boring, confusing, or talking down to them. The plot, characters, themes, and much more are covered with care, attention to detail, and enthusiasm, revealing what must be a life-long love of Shakespeare. Indeed, Nardo, a historian by trade, and quite a good one by the way, seems equally at home in the world of Shakespearean criticism, which turns out to be fortunate for all the rest of us! So, I say "get thee to a library" and take out this marvelous little book!
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Good Book, Sweet Prince, September 2, 2001
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Millions of words have been written about Shakespeare's "Hamlet." Why not a few more?, especially if they're good ones. And these most definitely are. The author has captured the essence of this timeless play in a few short, but extremely well-crafted chapters. The chapter dissecting the characters is especially well-written and insightful. And the bibliography is first rate. English teachers in high schools and junior colleges will be remiss if they pass up the chance to use this remarkable volume in their classes. I highly recommend it to all those who wish to be, or claim to be, educated.
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