Approaches to Teaching Shakespeare's Hamlet

by Bernice W. Kliman (Editor)

Written by and for educators, this guide presents a variety of ideas and tools for teaching Shakespeare's Hamlet . The first part of the text describes some of the available materials such as single-play editions and criticism and includes a detailed screenography of major adaptations of the play. In the second section, 35 essays discuss such topics as introducing verse and meter, performance approaches, and postmodern teaching strategies. A section of 20 "short takes" presents teaching tips, syllabus additions, and classroom exercises. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

291 pages, Paperback

First published November 28, 2001

Reviews

[Lynne · Rating 4 out of 5]

A Modern Language Assocation book, it's filled with essays -- mostly from college professors -- regarding various approaches to the teaching of "Hamlet." As an English teacher, I gained many useful ideas/insights and am now a fan of the "Approaches to Teaching World Literature" series from the MLA.