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Hamlet Study Guide & Essays

by William Shakespeare

The story of the play originates in the legend of Hamlet (Amleth) as recounted in the twelfth-century Danish History, a Latin text by Saxo the Grammarian. This version was later adapted into French by Francois de Belleforest in 1570. In it, the unscrupulous Feng kills his brother Horwendil and…

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Need 5 quotes and their meanings

Hi,
Could someone give me five important quotes from Hamlet and their meanings?

thank you
George

Posted By george w #78839 at Feb 04, 2009 9:51 AM in Hamlet || 3 replies

"something is rotten in the state of denmark"- marcellus.

how does the rest of the play prove this line?

Posted By holly s #65756 at Oct 21, 2008 3:52 PM in Hamlet || 1 reply

Main Themes in Hamlet???

need help

Posted By chelsey m #94289 at May 19, 2009 7:14 PM in Hamlet || 1 reply

Main theme of hamlet

what is the main theme of hamlet??? Need help now. Thank you

Posted By jackie c #80609 at Feb 17, 2009 11:00 PM in Hamlet || 3 replies