Hamlet: Prince of Denmark

Experience the intoxicating blend of violence, introspection, dark humour and rich language in Shakespeare's timeless masterpiece, Hamlet.

Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library, this stunning clothbound edition features gold foiled edges, a ribbon marker, and illustrations throughout by renowned artist Sir John Gilbert. With an introduction by Dr Robert Mighall, this pocket-sized classic is a perfect gift for any book lover or a treat for yourself.

When the young Prince Hamlet meets his father's ghost, he learns of a terrible accusation: that Hamlet's uncle, now married to his mother, murdered his father. To test the ghost's claim, Hamlet feigns wild madness while plotting brutal revenge. But as his apparent insanity begins to wreak havoc on the innocent and guilty alike, Hamlet must confront the dire consequences of his actions. Hamlet remains the world's most widely studied and performed play, a cornerstone of world literature that showcases Shakespeare's unparalleled insight into the human condition.