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John Updike - Gertrude and Claudius

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NATIONAL BESTSELLER “A LIVING, POWERFULLY PHYSICAL WORK . . . UPDIKE IS A SUPERBLY SKILLFUL WRITER.” –The Wall Street Journal “WHAT A... More

NATIONAL BESTSELLER “A LIVING, POWERFULLY PHYSICAL WORK . . . UPDIKE IS A SUPERBLY SKILLFUL WRITER.” –The Wall Street Journal “WHAT A PIECE OF WORK IS UPDIKE! Our own king of erudition has gone back to the Hamlet story to imagine its inception: its offstage pre-story, when Claudius fell in love with his brother’s queen and that first dastardly deed in the garden was set in motion. Wickedly replete with allusions, weaving the history of ideas with the lustier possibilities of adulterous coupling. . . . There is something delightful about following Updike down this path, seeing his sentiments and sympathies unfold.” –The Boston Globe “WITTY . . . FRESH AND MOVING . . . Engrossing enough on its own terms to stand independently of Shakespeare’s play.” &#821 1; Time “[UPDIKE] HAS MANAGED TO CREATE IN GERTRUDE A GENUINELY COMPELLING CHARACTER, a woman who is, by tur Minimize

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Hardcover, Gertrude and Claudius Used (In stock) Using details of the ancient Scandinavian legends that were the inspiration for Hamlet, John Updike brings to life Gertrude's girlhood as the daughter... More at Alibris	Alibris Featured Store 403 store reviews See store info	$6.17 (Includes tax & shipping) at Alibris See It
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Hardcover, Gertrude and Claudius Very Good (In stock) In his brilliant novel, Updike tells the story of Gertrude and Claudius, Kingand Queen of Denmark, before the action of Shakespeare's "Hamlet" begins.... More at Alibris	Alibris 403 store reviews See store info	$6.17 (Includes tax & shipping) at Alibris See It

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NATIONAL BESTSELLER “A LIVING, POWERFULLY PHYSICAL WORK . . . UPDIKE IS A SUPERBLY SKILLFUL WRITER.” –The Wall Street Journal “WHAT A PIECE OF WORK IS UPDIKE! Our own king of erudition has gone back to the Hamlet story to imagine its inception: its offstage pre-story, when Claudius fell in love with his brother’s queen and that first dastardly deed in the garden was set in motion. Wickedly replete with allusions, weaving the history of ideas with the lustier possibilities of adulterous coupling. . . . There is something delightful about following Updike down this path, seeing his sentiments and sympathies unfold.” –The Boston Globe “WITTY . . . FRESH AND MOVING . . . Engrossing enough on its own terms to stand independently of Shakespeare’s play.” –Time “[UPDIKE] HAS MANAGED TO CREATE IN GERTRUDE A GENUINELY COMPELLING CHARACTER, a woman who is, by tur

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Hamlet: the Prequel

by Grouch ,

in Books at Epinions.com , May 26, 2000

Pros: A fresh spin on Shakespeare that comes at us with a symphony of words

Cons: The densely-constructed language might be a barrier to some readers

Review: To Updike or not to Updike.

That is the question some readers will ponder as they consider the prolific authors nineteenth novel, Gertrude and Claudius, a densely-worded tale of the events leading up to Hamlet.

To...

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Gerutha loves Feng

by kskopitz , Jun 1, 2000

Pros: Exquisitely written.

Cons: Name changes can be a bit confusing.

Review: Gertrude and Claudius tells the love story of Hamlet's mother with his uncle (her brother-in-law) before the events of Shakespeare's play. In three parts, Updike uses different spellings for the character names in each, strengthening the historic detail...

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John Updike - Gertrude and Claudius

John Updike - Gertrude and Claudius

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