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Opheliaby Lisa Klein
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Book DescriptionBloomsbury USA Children, 2006-10-31. Hardcover. Excellent condition. 2006 Bloomsbury. Hardcover. Light edgewear. Book summaryThis spirited re-telling of the Shakespearean tale from the view point of the young, love-struck Ophelia is darkly romantic, and, of course, tragic.Media Reviews"Ophelia the character is playful and bold; her banter with Hamlet is witty, and often their repartee features wordplay and double entendre that would have made the Bard happy...Teen readers who love long, detailed period pieces will adore this one." First LineI have always been a motherless girl. Publisher NotesProvides a new perspective to the relationship of Hamlet and Ophelia as the bond between the two young lovers is explored, her intimate feelings expressed, and the conclusion of what becomes of her altered in a surprising way. SynopsesIn a story based on Shakespeare's Hamlet, Ophelia tells of her life in the court at Elsinore, her love for Prince Hamlet, and her escape from the violence in Denmark. Other Recommended Books
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