Hamlet

This famous play by William Shakespeare is one of the finest in the English language. Why does Hamlet, the young Prince of Denmark, look so sad? Why does he often say strange things? His family and friends are worried about him. Perhaps he is mad! But Hamlet thinks that he has discovered a terrible secret about a recent crime in his family. Now he has no time for Ophelia, the sweet girl who loves him, or his friends, who were at school with him. He sits alone, and thinks, and plans. What will he decide to do? Will he ever be happy again?

Oxford Bookworms Library is a readers series for secondary and adult learners, with seven reading levels from A1-C1. Including over 270 original and adapted texts graded and available with audio and in e-book formats, it ensures a comfortable read at every level.

Authors

William Shakespeare Retold by Alistair McCallum

Level

CEFR A2

Language

English

Word count

5,945

Collection

Oxford Bookworms Library

Collection level

Stage 2

Exams

Cambridge English: Flyers; Cambridge English: Key (KET); IELTS 3.0 – 4.5; TOEIC 225 – 780; TOEFL 24 – 86;

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