Author: Graham Holderness
Publisher: Univ of Hertfordshire Press
ISBN: 9781902806129
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 254
Book Description
This fictional re-writing of the Hamlet story is set in a time somewhere between the Scandinavian Dark Ages (out of which the tale of Hamlet came), and the Renaissance society of Shakespeare's play. The novel searches past and future, in T.S. Eliot phrase, looking before and after. Beginning at the end of Shakespeare's play, where the Norweigian prince Fortinbras takes over the empty throne of Denmark, its then backtracks to the year of Hamlet's birth, and the great duel fought between his father King Amled and Fortinbras' father Prince Fortenbrasse. in the light of this history, as a new ruler takes over Denmark after Hamlet's death, the conflicts and alliances between ancient Viking chivalry, Renaissance realpolitik and Christian forgiveness are dramatically explored.
The Prince of Denmark
Author: Graham Holderness
Publisher: Univ of Hertfordshire Press
ISBN: 9781902806129
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 254
Book Description
This fictional re-writing of the Hamlet story is set in a time somewhere between the Scandinavian Dark Ages (out of which the tale of Hamlet came), and the Renaissance society of Shakespeare's play. The novel searches past and future, in T.S. Eliot phrase, looking before and after. Beginning at the end of Shakespeare's play, where the Norweigian prince Fortinbras takes over the empty throne of Denmark, its then backtracks to the year of Hamlet's birth, and the great duel fought between his father King Amled and Fortinbras' father Prince Fortenbrasse. in the light of this history, as a new ruler takes over Denmark after Hamlet's death, the conflicts and alliances between ancient Viking chivalry, Renaissance realpolitik and Christian forgiveness are dramatically explored.
Publisher: Univ of Hertfordshire Press
ISBN: 9781902806129
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 254
Book Description
This fictional re-writing of the Hamlet story is set in a time somewhere between the Scandinavian Dark Ages (out of which the tale of Hamlet came), and the Renaissance society of Shakespeare's play. The novel searches past and future, in T.S. Eliot phrase, looking before and after. Beginning at the end of Shakespeare's play, where the Norweigian prince Fortinbras takes over the empty throne of Denmark, its then backtracks to the year of Hamlet's birth, and the great duel fought between his father King Amled and Fortinbras' father Prince Fortenbrasse. in the light of this history, as a new ruler takes over Denmark after Hamlet's death, the conflicts and alliances between ancient Viking chivalry, Renaissance realpolitik and Christian forgiveness are dramatically explored.
Amleth, Prince of Denmark
Author: Saxo Grammaticus
Publisher: Library of Alexandria
ISBN: 1613107005
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 73
Book Description
Publisher: Library of Alexandria
ISBN: 1613107005
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 73
Book Description
Prince of Denmark
Author: Michael Lesslie
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780573122095
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 31
Book Description
This prelude to Shakespeare's most famous tragedy imagines Hamlet as a restless teenager frustrated by the limits of his role and furious at his father's warmongering ways.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780573122095
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 31
Book Description
This prelude to Shakespeare's most famous tragedy imagines Hamlet as a restless teenager frustrated by the limits of his role and furious at his father's warmongering ways.
Because I Tell a Joke or Two
Author: Stephen Wagg
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134794320
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
Because I Tell a Joke or Two explores the complex relationship between comedy and the social differences of class, region, age, gender, sexuality, ethnicity and nationhood. It shows how comedy has been used to sustain, challenge and to change power relationships in society. The contributors, who include Stephen Wagg, Mark Simpson, Stephen Small, Paul Wells and Frances Williams, offer readings of comedy genres, texts and performers in Britain, the United States and Australia. The collection also includes an interview with the comedian Jo Brand. Topics addressed include: * women in British comedies such as Butterflies and Fawlty Towers * the life and times of Viz, from Billy the Fish to the Fat Slags * queer readings of Morecambe and Wise, the male double act * the Marx brothers and Jewish comedy in the United States * black radical comedy in Britain * The Golden Girls, Cheers, Friends and American society.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134794320
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
Because I Tell a Joke or Two explores the complex relationship between comedy and the social differences of class, region, age, gender, sexuality, ethnicity and nationhood. It shows how comedy has been used to sustain, challenge and to change power relationships in society. The contributors, who include Stephen Wagg, Mark Simpson, Stephen Small, Paul Wells and Frances Williams, offer readings of comedy genres, texts and performers in Britain, the United States and Australia. The collection also includes an interview with the comedian Jo Brand. Topics addressed include: * women in British comedies such as Butterflies and Fawlty Towers * the life and times of Viz, from Billy the Fish to the Fat Slags * queer readings of Morecambe and Wise, the male double act * the Marx brothers and Jewish comedy in the United States * black radical comedy in Britain * The Golden Girls, Cheers, Friends and American society.
Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, a Tragedy
Author: William Shakespeare
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
Mary, Crown Princess of Denmark
Author: Karin Palshøj
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
ISBN: 9781741147490
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
The first biography of Australia's own fairytale princess.
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
ISBN: 9781741147490
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
The first biography of Australia's own fairytale princess.
Adult Piano Adventures - Classics, Book 1
Author: Nancy Faber
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN: 1616779152
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
(Faber Piano Adventures ). Adult Piano Adventures Classics Book 1 celebrates great masterworks of Western music, including symphony themes, opera gems, and classical favorites. The melodies of Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, and other master composers are arranged at just the right level for adult beginners and for those who are returning to the keyboard. Section 1 features piano arrangements with minimal hand position changes, and many selections include an optional duet part. Section 2 introduces the I, IV, and V7 chords in the key of C major, harmonizing themes such as Sibelius's Finlandia, Schubert's The Trout, and Mendelssohn's Spring Song. Section 3 presents the primary chords in the key of G major, with arrangements of Vivaldi's Autumn (from The Four Seasons), Mozart's theme from The Magic Flute, Lizst's Liebestraum, and more.
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN: 1616779152
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
(Faber Piano Adventures ). Adult Piano Adventures Classics Book 1 celebrates great masterworks of Western music, including symphony themes, opera gems, and classical favorites. The melodies of Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, and other master composers are arranged at just the right level for adult beginners and for those who are returning to the keyboard. Section 1 features piano arrangements with minimal hand position changes, and many selections include an optional duet part. Section 2 introduces the I, IV, and V7 chords in the key of C major, harmonizing themes such as Sibelius's Finlandia, Schubert's The Trout, and Mendelssohn's Spring Song. Section 3 presents the primary chords in the key of G major, with arrangements of Vivaldi's Autumn (from The Four Seasons), Mozart's theme from The Magic Flute, Lizst's Liebestraum, and more.
Kirkcudbright's Prince of Denmark
Author: David R. Collin
Publisher: Whittles
ISBN: 9781849950886
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A fascinating insight into the early colonial trade with Australia and New Zealand. It features the early 19th century whale trade and the vessel's involvement.
Publisher: Whittles
ISBN: 9781849950886
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A fascinating insight into the early colonial trade with Australia and New Zealand. It features the early 19th century whale trade and the vessel's involvement.
The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark
Author: Tamara Hollingsworth
Publisher: Teacher Created Materials
ISBN: 9781433312700
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Presents an adaptation of Shakespeare's "Hamlet," with tips for performing.
Publisher: Teacher Created Materials
ISBN: 9781433312700
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Presents an adaptation of Shakespeare's "Hamlet," with tips for performing.
Hamlet, Prince of Denmark
Author: William Shakespeare
Publisher: B.E.S. Publishing
ISBN: 9780764140136
Category : Graphic novels
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A graphic novel adaptation of Shakespeare's play.
Publisher: B.E.S. Publishing
ISBN: 9780764140136
Category : Graphic novels
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A graphic novel adaptation of Shakespeare's play.