Author: William LeightonPublisher:
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The Subjection of Hamlet
Author: William LeightonThe Journal of Speculative Philosophy
Author: Digest Shakespeareanæ
Author: Appleton MorganThe Subjection of Hamlet
Author: William LeightonPublisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9780259526650
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 78
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Excerpt from The Subjection of Hamlet: An Essay Toward an Explanation of the Motives of Thought and Action of Shakespeare's Prince of Denmark Ago, Karl Werder, of Germany, promulgated his original and fascinating theory of the character of Hamlet; one so different from anything heretofore conceived of the prince, and one developed with such plausible ingenuity and force of illustration, that it startled for a while the world of thinkers; and men began to believe that they had, at last, found a solid basis of fact on which to account for the puzzling motives and actions of the character. Instead of being a doubter in thought, and a procrasti nator in deed, we were told that Hamlet was a quick witted and self-reliant man of business, taking advantage of every opportunity to execute his plans of revenge according to his oath, and failing of success only because he was hampered by surrounding circumstances. Bravely and skilfully he attempted to navigate his ship over a tempestuous ocean that must be crossed. He exerted every nerve, tacked and veered as he best could, and light ened his hold by sacrificing every encumbrance; but he was wrecked at last upon rocks that no pilot could avoid, amid storms that -no vessel could withstand. The ghost laid upop him the duty of avenging his murder. Merely to have plunged his sword into the king would have been a comparatively easy task; but what, then, would have been his own position? How would the act appear to the court and the people of Denmark? Thoroughly satisfied though he might be that it was an honest ghost he had seen, he had nevertheless no power to. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Harvard University Bulletin
Author: THE JOUNRAL OF SPECULATIVE PHILOSOPHY
Author: WILLIAM T HARRISThe Subjection of Hamlet
Author: William LeightonPublisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781020067068
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Pages : 0
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A provocative and insightful analysis of one of Shakespeare's most enigmatic characters, Leighton's essay offers a fresh perspective on the motivations and psychology of Hamlet. With compelling arguments and detailed textual analysis, this book is essential reading for anyone seeking to unlock the mysteries of this timeless masterpiece. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Harvard University Bulletin
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Author: Cincinnati (Ohio), Public LibraryPublisher:
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Languages : en
Pages : 166
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