Hamlet is one of the most widely read and performed books in Western history. Considered the Mona Lisa of literature, this is a fascinating work that crosses boundaries: the wordplay of Hamlet hints at the traces of comedy in an inherently tragic atmosphere, between theatrical representation and real life The lines blur; the consummation of vengeance is conveyed in the final scene, as a playful performance, a battle is staged.
Hamlet's famous line, "Dead; fall asleep; fall asleep and perhaps dream," embodies the play's graceful style. This book revives John Austen's beautifully illustrated 1922 work, which closely matches Shakespeare's original, with a strong aesthetic that marks an outstanding literary classic.