A study of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark vs Hamlet: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Succession, Fathers, Drama
A study of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark
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The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, often shortened to Hamlet, is probably the most known tragedy, written by William Shakespeare at an uncertain date between 1599 and 1602.  Set in the Kingdom of Denmark,…
Hamlet
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In this quintessential Shakespeare tragedy, a young prince's halting pursuit of revenge for the murder of his father unfolds in a series of highly charged confrontations that have held audiences spellbound for nearly…
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The verdict
- Hamlet runs the darker storyline; A study of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark stays the lighter read.
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How to choose
Scores by source
| A study of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark | Hamlet | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | — | 4.0 (1086780) |
| Hardcover | — | 4.0 (1395) |
| Google Books | — | 5.0 (4) |
| Apple Books | — | 4.0 (214) |
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Reception
| A study of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark | Hamlet | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | — | 1086780 |
| Editions | 84 | 2377 |
| Citations | — | 73 |
| Film adaptations | — | 1 |
| Want to read | — | 426028 |
| Reading it now | — | 31546 |
| Written reviews | — | 31852 |
| Wikipedia attention | — | 91048 |
| Pages | 193 | 190 |
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Questions readers ask
Which is shorter to read: A study of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark or Hamlet?
Hamlet is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: Hamlet (190 pages, ≈ 3 h 31 m); A study of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark (193 pages, ≈ 3 h 34 m).
Which is harder to read: A study of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark or Hamlet?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — A study of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark: Challenging; Hamlet: Demanding.
Have both books been made into films?
A study of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark: no film adaptation on record; Hamlet: 5 film adaptations.