230 Pages
by
Routledge
230 Pages
by
Routledge
230 Pages
by
Routledge
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First published in 1971, Poison, Play and Duel explores the dominant symbols of the language and action of Hamlet . The Ghost first reveals that Claudius murdered his brother by poison, and this act of poisoning is then dramatically presented before the King. The ultimate consequence of the ‘poison in jest’ performed by the actors is the poisoned ‘play’ with rapiers between Laertes and Hamlet.... Read more
Preface 1. Poison, Play, and Duel 2. Hamlet and the Art of Memory 3. The Centre of Consciousness 4. Poison in Jest: the Play Scene 5. The Power of Beauty: Hamlet and Ophelia 6. The King’s Jester: the Graveyard 7. Poison in Play: the Duel Scene Bibliography Index
Biography
Nigel Alexander
