As attested to by countless stage and screen productions, "Hamlet" forever retains its fascination for audiences. Repeated viewings and readings provide new insights into the absorbing intellectual drama of the contemplative prince who reluctantly ventures in pursuit of revenge. Hamlet's musings on the nature and consequences of human activity have accorded him the reputation as literature's "first modern man," and the beauty and power of the play's language have made it a favorite among general readers worldwide. Unabridged republication of a standard edition.