Gertrude and Claudius

Name: Gertrude and Claudius
Brand: Alfred A. Knopf
SKU: 9780375409080-G
Price: 4.99 EUR
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By John Updike

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Updike, John. Gertrude and Claudius. First Edition. New York, Alfred A. Knopf. 2000 14 cm x 20.5 cm. 212 pages. Original Hardcover with illustrated dustjacket in protective collector's Mylar. Excellent, close to new condition. Slate blue top edge decoration. Updike's nineteenth novel tells the story of Claudius and Gertrude, King and Queen of Denmark, before the action of Shakespeare's Hamlet begins...Gaps and inconsistencies within the immortal play are to an extent filled and expalined in this prequel...Claudius and Gertrude seen afresh against a background of fond intentions and familial dysfunction, on a stage darkened by the ominous shadow of a sullen prince. (from front flap)

Product details

Languages:: Published: English , Original: English
Number of Pages:: 212
Publisher:: Alfred A. Knopf
Publication Date:: 2000-02-01
Weight:: 363 g
Dimensions:: 21/14/2 cm
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:: [email protected]

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