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The Klingon Hamlet 1st Edition

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ISBN-10: 0671035789
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Product Details

  • Series: Star Trek
  • Paperback: 240 pages
  • Publisher: Pocket Books/Star Trek; 1st edition (February 1, 2000)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0671035789
  • ISBN-13: 978-0671035785
  • Product Dimensions: 6.1 x 0.7 x 9.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 14.7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #719,035 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 starsPerfect in its own way, and thought-provoking
By F. P. Barbieri on October 4, 2003
Format: Paperback
What a mad, hilarious enterprise this is. If anyone thinks this is merely a discharge of nerdishness, let them try and translate a whole Shakespeare play in ANY language - let alone one in which expressions and ways of thought have to be invented along with metre and rhyme. And as a matter of fact, this is not merely a well-made piece of whimsy: the emphasis of its "critical" parts on the warrior identity of "Khamlet" and the meaning of his sense of disgrace provide a useful, thought-provoking contrast to much of the "terran" critical tradition, which tends to neglect that Hamlet is a prince, a swordsman, a potential military leader, and that the warrior Fortinbras thought that "He was likely, had he been put on/ To have proved most royal".
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5.0 out of 5 starsAt last, the original Hamlet!
By A Customer on March 19, 2000
Format: Paperback
Finally, the general public can read Shakespeare as he should be read--in the warrior's tongue. This book, formerly only available to humans in a small run in hardback, is now out in paperback, far more accessible to students of Klingon culture. Hamlet is an insightful tale of an earlier time and a royal house fallen into such indecision and intrigue that even revenge is hesitant--a truly disturbing work.
To step back from the conceit of Wil'yam Shax'pir as Klingon dramatist and keen observer of the Klingon culture, the study and development of tlhInganHol is an amazing work, at least equaling Tolkien's linguistic inventions, and the translation of Hamlet is a true labor of lo--er, honor. I would buy a video/DVD of a performance of Hamlet in Klingon (with English subtitles) in a heartbeat, and I hope that otther works of Shakespeare are "restored."
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4.0 out of 5 starsConversation Piece for Literature Class
By darmok on March 29, 2011
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When we were told we could bring any old copy of Hamlet in for our dramaturgy class, I took the assignment literally. Needless to say, bringing Khamlet to class made for plenty of textual analysis to go 'round, not just about Hamlet, but about how Hamlet has been produced, performed and interpreted throughout the ages. You'll definately want to work on your pronounciation before showing it off, however, as you'll be asked to read Khamlet's soliloquy aloud in the original tlhIngan Hol. Also, Khamlet brings out the best in people: I discovered that two of my classmates and the professor were Trek-fans! The only thing preventing this from being five stars is that the book doesn't annotate either copy of the play as student copies do. That might not be a big deal for most people, but when I'm reading classic literature, I like having notes to explain some of the more esoteric references and changed meanings.
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5.0 out of 5 starsExcellent Read
By Josh on October 2, 2004
Format: Paperback
For all those wondering whether this is worth the read, let me say the Kang was right when he said you can't appreciate hamlet unless you've read it in Klingon. Ejoy!
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5.0 out of 5 starsIs this what they are reading in Qo'noS now-a-days?
By Fiat Lux on March 3, 2012
Format: Paperback
I entirely agree with Chancellor Gorkon that you have not experienced Shakespeare until you have read him in the original Klingon.

jIl moH ghajjaj jaghHomlIj.

Qapla'!
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5.0 out of 5 starsA fun conversation starter on the bookshelf
By snake plisken on April 3, 2015
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As a long-time Star Trek fan, I had to buy this. It sits on my bookshelf in my classroom as a "conversation starter" I suppose. I only wish I could find a full performance on DVD somewhere - as I have only seen two scenes as bonus material on Star Trek Movie DVD collections. I would purchase other "translated" Shakespeare if it existed...Richard the Third and MacBeth would be obvious choices for this treatment.
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4.0 out of 5 starsFunny! Though not really something you'll ever expect to actually READ.
By shdware on December 17, 2014
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je' maH je chIS elephant nob qorDu' christmas ghom. 'oH lutmeyvam nob maH 'ach 'ach tlhaw' 'e' vIHar. 'ay' lugh 'ej vo' jIH, SeQpIr nIvbogh qaStaHvIS original tlhIngan reference vIyaj qorDu' qar.

(We purchased this as a white elephant gift for our family Christmas party. We haven't given it yet, but I think it will be a hit. The price was right and I come from a family that will understand the reference of Shakespeare being best in the original Klingon.)
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5.0 out of 5 starsWho knew Hamlet was a Klingon thing?
By James D. Crabtree on September 9, 2014
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An excellent Shakespeare play AND an exercise in Klingon linguistics. This play, with its background about the original Klingon work, is a fun book for both Trekkies and those interested in the Bard's stories.
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5.0 out of 5 starsQapla'!

I love it. Having it makes no sense, but I love it.

Published 23 months ago by Tim
5.0 out of 5 starsNice novelty item

I bought one of the first on sale at the Flamingo in Vegas and when I saw this as an eBook I had to have it!!!! Read more

Published on May 6, 2014 by OlymposAuditor
5.0 out of 5 starsYeah

If you are interested then buy it. Definitely makes a cute gift for a trekky. Interesting read if your into klingon.

Published on March 14, 2014 by T.J.
5.0 out of 5 starsWho knew?

Shakespeare had a Klingon heart. The original Klingon version is much more honorable. Read and ye shall see what I mean.

Published on December 3, 2013 by Nakiah Burnes
5.0 out of 5 starsYou must read this book

I'm a big-time Trekkie and I love to read anything and everything I can about Star Trek. It's hard to find a lot of reading material of the local bookstores and the prices are very... Read more

Published on February 21, 2013 by F. Buntin
5.0 out of 5 starsThe Klingon Hamlet

The Klingon Hamlet is a good book to add to your collection especially for all Star Trek fans.

Published on August 18, 2010 by Goddess Anjanee
5.0 out of 5 starsA must-buy item

This book is amazing in every imaginable way. Unfortunately, I do not know Klingon and thus cannot read that translation but even the introduction (written in English) is very... Read more

Published on June 9, 2010 by Jonathan Pevarnek
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not as interesting as it could have been. the ferengi bible is a better choice

Published on April 27, 2009 by Greg Zenon

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