Hamlet - A User's Guide (Limelight) Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a book accessible to any Shakespeare reader - not just the theater or academic professional.The writing is direct & dynamic, Pennington discusses each scene & character individually, and his footnotedpersonal comments add even more to one's understanding.I particularlyenjoyed his footnote about advice he received from an 11 year old regardinghow to play Claudius and the Ghost.Something you will find here andrarely elsewhere: more than a passing mention of Rosencrantz &Guildenstern's roles, although I take exception to Pennington's view ofthem as essentionally innocent characters.I'd rate this 5 stars if he hadwritten a better analysis of the character of Horatio.Pennington balanceshis odd defense of R&G by down-playing Horatio's integrity.Hisanalysis of the Play Within the Play Scene comes to an astonishing &wise conclusion about the real victim.I've seen it nowhere else; no - Iwon't tell you here; read the book.Educators: this is an A+ supplement toa class study of Hamlet whether at the high school or college level.

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"Pennington's great experience of the play...love for it...depth of knowledge...of many productions and interpretations culminate in a book of infinite value to any actor, director and above all to any passionate playgoer...written with passion, humor and rigor...an excellent read." -Ralph Fiennes

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