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The play "Hamlet" is based on a Danish legend that was also adapted into a play called "Ur-Hamlet" before Shakespeare wrote his version.
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On what literary work was Hamlet based?
Hamlet was based on a Scandinavian legend that was later adapted into a play by William Shakespeare.
What to Five Stars for Literary Critics what previous work influenced James Joyce's novel Ulysses?
Hamlet
According to Five Stars for Literary Critics what previous work influenced Shakespeare's Hamlet?
no it's the odyssey
What do you have to do in a historical investigation essay that you don't have to do in a literary essay?
An historical investigation essay is research based while a literary analysis essay is based on your interpretation of a literary work.
Can you provide an example of a literary review?
A literary review is a critical evaluation of a piece of literature, such as a book or a poem. It typically analyzes the themes, characters, writing style, and overall impact of the work. An example of a literary review could be a detailed analysis of Shakespeare's play "Hamlet," discussing its complex characters, themes of revenge and madness, and the enduring relevance of the story.
What previous work influenced Shakespeare's Hamlet?
The Hamlet story got into popular culture by means of Belleforest's telling of the tale. However, many scholars believe that there may have been an earlier Hamlet play (which they call the Ur-Hamlet) which was the direct source for Shakespeare's work. There is an intriguing German play on the Hamlet story called Der Brudermord (The Brother-killer) which appears to have been translated from an Elizabethan revenge play very much in the style of Kyd's Spanish Tragedy. Was this the Ur-Hamlet? Could be.
What is Hamlet based on?
Hamlet is ultimately based on the story of Amleth, which is found in a medieval Danish history by Saxo Grammaticus. Although called a history, the Amleth story, as recorded by Saxo, certainly contains more myth and legend than fact.Shakespeare's Hamlet, and Saxo's Amleth, are quite different in important respects, but the story lines are roughly similar, and Hamlet has a number of incidental details that appeared earlier in 'Amleth.'A French writer, Francois de Belleforest, translated Saxo's story of Amleth into French in 1570, and it probably entered English cultural consciousness via that French translation.There is a reference from 1589 to an English stage version of Hamlet, although it's very doubtful that play was the same one we have now. The earlier 'Hamlet' (called ur-Hamlet) is traditionally ascribed to Thomas Kyd, although some scholars have opined it might have been by Shakespeare.The best guess seems to be that Shakespeare's company obtained the earlier English 'Hamlet', in the mid-1590's, and Shakespeare then reworked it, to make it into the play we have now, as published in the Second Quarto of 1604-1605, and later in the First Folio of 1623.So, according to current thinking, Hamlet probably developed by way of the following path:Saxo's Amleth - >Belleforest's translation ->An English play by Kyd - >Shakespeare's Hamlet.
What is literary significance?
Literary significance refers to the importance and impact of a work of literature on its readers and on the literary world as a whole. It can be based on themes explored, the creativity of the storytelling, the cultural or historical context, or the influence the work has had on other literary works or society.
What literary work in which the main character meets an unhappy or disastrous end?
One example is William Shakespeare's play "Hamlet," where the main character meets an unhappy end through death. Hamlet's tragic fate is brought about by his inner struggles, external conflicts, and the treachery surrounding him. His story serves as a classic example of a character who ultimately meets a disastrous end.
Did the hamlet really happen?
Hamlet is a fictional character created by William Shakespeare in his play "Hamlet," which is a work of literature rather than a historical account. While the play is set in Denmark and draws on themes of revenge, madness, and existential reflection, it is not based on real events. However, Shakespeare may have been inspired by historical figures and earlier stories, such as the legend of Amleth from Scandinavian folklore. Ultimately, "Hamlet" is a dramatic exploration of human nature rather than a depiction of actual events.
What is Shakespeare's greatest work?
This is a matter of personal preference, on which there is and can be no agreement. Many people would select his play Hamlet as his greatest work.
Why is the quote To be or not to be famous?
It comes from the play "Hamlet" by William Shakespear whose work is extremely well known.
