Shakespeare's Hamlet /
Leland Ryken.
- 83 pages ; 21 cm.
- Christian guides to the classics .
Includes bibliographical references.
The nature and function of literature -- Why the classics matter -- How to read a story -- Hamlet: the play at a glance -- Tips for reading or viewing Hamlet -- The author and his faith -- The two main genres of Hamlet -- Shakespeare's theater -- What Hamlet is about -- Interpretations of Prince Hamlet -- Hamlet : Act 1 ; Act 2 ; Act 3 ; Act 4 ; Act 5 ; Critics comment on the providential them of Act 5 ; The Christian aspects of Hamlet ; Critics comment on Hamlet.