Publisher's Synopsis
""Two Dissertations On The Hamlet Of Saxo Grammaticus And Of Shakespeare"" is a book written by Robert Gordon Latham. The book contains two dissertations that examine and compare the different versions of the story of Hamlet as told by Saxo Grammaticus and William Shakespeare. The first dissertation delves into the origins of the story of Hamlet as told by Saxo Grammaticus, a Danish historian from the 12th century. The second dissertation analyzes Shakespeare's interpretation of the story and how he adapted it to fit the cultural and social context of his time. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of both versions of the story and offers insight into the historical and cultural influences that shaped them. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of literature and the evolution of storytelling.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
