The remarkable life and career of Harriet Smithson Berlioz, a talented actress who became a symbol of the Romantic spirit.

This collection of new essays is the first to explore the rich afterlife of one of Shakespeare's most recognizable characters. With contributions from an international group of established and emerging scholars, The Afterlife of Ophelia moves beyond the confines of existing scholarship and forges new lines of inquiry beyond Shakespeare studies.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1874. The publishing house Anatiposi publishes historical books as reprints. Due to their age, these books may have missing pages or inferior quality. Our aim is to preserve these books and make them available to the public so that they do not get lost.

One of the greatest plays of all time, the compelling tragedy of the tormented young prince of Denmark continues to capture the imaginations of modern audiences worldwide. Confronted with evidence that his uncle murdered his father, and with his mother’s infidelity, Hamlet must find a means of reconciling his longing for oblivion with his duty as avenger. The ghost, Hamlet’s feigned madness, Ophelia’s death and burial, the play within a play, the “closet scene” in which Hamlet accuses his mother of complicity in murder, and breathtaking swordplay are just some of the elements that make Hamlet an enduring masterpiece of the theater. Each Edition Includes: • Comprehensive explanatory notes • Vivid introductions and the most up-to-date scholarship • Clear, modernized spelling and punctuation, enabling contemporary readers to understand the Elizabethan English • Completely updated, detailed bibliographies and performance histories • An interpretive essay on film adaptations of the play, along with an extensive filmography

When the ghost of his father appears to Prince Hamlet of Denmark, urging him to avenge the king's murder upon the prince's uncle, the tragic flaw of indecision leads Hamlet to ruin

CICATRIX recounts the sometimes strange and scaring adventures in Mexico of several sets of people as they travel the more than one thousand mile long road down the Baja California peninsula from Tijuana to Cabo San Lucas. Bones and Eugene chase a motorcyclist with awful intent. The Professor and assistants collect fossils and party. Gerald interviews for a scholarship and friend Earl has fun, fun, fun. Brad ponders a shaky marriage while romping through casual sex. Johann and Valerie sightsee from a chauffeured Bentley. Ethel tries to forget a runaway gay husband. A mystery man tracks them, a puzzle decipherable by astute readers, perhaps.

The Access to Shakespeare edition of Hamlet offers a way to read and study the drama without distracting footnotes. Each page of the play is paired with a modern English translation that parallels the original, line for line. It breaks down the linguistic barriers so you can sort out the truth from the lies and determine the right course of action?just as Shakespeare?s first audience did. Witness the swirling conflicts between duty and conscience, love and remembrance, and revenge and justice with ease. For an even better experience, use this edition alongside the Hamlet Manual.