Hamlet (The RSC Shakespeare)

We had to order this copy for school, and it was actually perfect. The only thing is, they have omitted some of the play. Nothing important, just perhaps to tidy it up a bit. So good for a clean, concise read, but if you need an exact play, each word there, then this one isn't ideal.

Quick delivery. Item in excellent condition. Would highly recommend this seller!Well, Hamlet is Hamlet! and this version gives delicious food-for-thought. Just make sure you're famished, becasuse it's a substantial four-course meal that will take you some time to digest; unless, of course, you're already "obese" with knowledge! Happy reading!

I found this version of Hamlet incredibly useful as it contained a scene by scene summary for those having difficulty comprehending the Shakespearian language, as well as a glossary, contextual notes and key quotes and points to refer to, perfect for anyone who, like me, is studying this play.

Used for my alevels, mas plenty of space to annotate around the edges of the page, this is the larger size than some other copies, which is useful as it allows for more space to write. The footnotes are very useful for translating old English into modern day, and provide some inciteful analysis. The notes on the stage productions are very useful for critical perspectives and are interesting. The paper is good quality and pens and highlighters don't bleed thoigh

So many versions available, but for a student, the introductory analysis is worth the cost of the book on its own.

Very well presented version of the work, interesting production notes from the RSC. The footnotes are spare and don't clutter up the text like some versions.

Brought as a present along with a ticket to see Benedict Cumberbatch in London.My friend loved it,

I'm one of those people afraid of Shakespeare - partly because English is not my first language and partly because my English teacher at high school had us skip most of it. However in recent months, references to 'Hamlet' have been cropping up all around me - from David Foster Wallace's novel 'Infinite Jest' to TV show 'Sons of Anarchy' - so I decided to bite the bullet and read Hamlet.I agonised over what edition to pick because I wanted something 'idiot proof', with notes, explanations and summaries so that I could actually understand what I was reading. I eventually settled on the RSC edition and I'm really glad that I did. It's very well laid out, without being specifically targeted at A Level students (which for some reason I tend to find offputting).Main features:- It has a great overall introduction which goes into some detail about the various versions of the play;- List of characters;- The play itself has footnotes throughout;- Summary for each scene- Chapter about Shakespeare and Elizabethan theatre- History of the many 'Hamlets' who played the lead character over the centuries;- Q&A with major theatre directors.I thought I'd struggle with the play, but I actually found myself not needing to read all the footnotes - although it was great to know that they were there.One small tip: keep some post-it notes handy so that you can easily flick back and forth to the characters list, scene summary and main body of the play.I'll definitely buy an RSC edition of a Shakespeare play again - maybe the next one will be Macbeth!