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Hamlet; lithographs by Eugene Delacroix (Masterpieces of the Illustrated Book)
by Shakespeare, William
- Used
- Acceptable
- Paperback
- first
- Condition
- Acceptable
- ISBN 10
- 0846701111
- ISBN 13
- 9780846701118
- Seller
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Xenia, Ohio, United States
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About This Item
Paddington Press, 1976. 1st Edition Thus. Paperback. Acceptable. 10x8x0. Softcover book, neither ex-library nor marked as a remainder. Exterior has mild shelf wear and light furling; a little discoloration to edges. Some damp-staining at foot of spine. Binding is strong and all leaves are in place. Text block is free of markings and highlighting; no dog-ears. 144 pp. Heavy books or multi-volume sets will require additional postage. Send me a message before purchase if you want a quote; otherwise, I will contact you after purchase with the final shipping price. Ships from USA.
Synopsis
In this quintessential Shakespearean drama, Hamlets halting pursuit of revenge for his fathers death unfolds in a series of highly charged confrontations that climax in tragedy. The play begins with the ghost of Hamlet's father revealing that he was killed by Hamlet's uncle, Claudius, who has now married Hamlet's mother, Gertrude. Consumed by grief and madness, Hamlet feigns insanity as he plots his revenge. His inner turmoil and moral dilemmas are explored through soliloquies, while the play delves into themes of revenge, betrayal, and the nature of existence. Ultimately, the tragic events unfold, resulting in a climax of death and the ascension of Fortinbras as the new ruler of Denmark.
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- Seller
- grinninglion
(US)
- Seller's Inventory #
- 431371
- Title
- Hamlet; lithographs by Eugene Delacroix (Masterpieces of the Illustrated Book)
- Author
- Shakespeare, William
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - Acceptable
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition Thus
- ISBN 10
- 0846701111
- ISBN 13
- 9780846701118
- Publisher
- Paddington Press
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1976
- Size
- 10x8x0
- X weight
- 32 oz
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
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Xenia, Ohio
About grinninglion
Grinninglion Books is an online store specializing in local history, Civil War, modern first editions, and anthropology.
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- Leaves
- Very generally, "leaves" refers to the pages of a book, as in the common phrase, "loose-leaf pages." A leaf is a single sheet...
- Shelf Wear
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- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
- Edges
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- Text Block
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