Srsly Hamlet

Description

"Hamlet, " one of the greatest stories ever told . . . in texts?! Imagine: What if Hamlet, the Prince of Denmark, and the tragic Ophelia had smartphones? A classic is reborn in this fun and funny adaptation of one of Shakespeare s most famous plays! A kingdom on the brink of war. A stolen throne. A boy seeking revenge. and h8. The classics just got a whole lot more interesting.;) tl;dr A Shakespeare play told through its characters texting with emojis, checking in at certain locations, and updating their relationship statuses. The perfect gift for hip theater lovers and teens. A glossary and cast of characters are included for those who need it. For example: tl;dr means too long; didn t read."

Author description

COURTNEY CARBONE studied English and creative writing in Baltimore, before moving to New York City to become a full-time children s book editor. When she isn t collaborating with the greatest playwright of all time, Courtney can be found studying various forms of comedy and trying to finish the joke, Two groundlings walk into a bard. . . . WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE was born in Stratford-upon-Avon in 1564. He was an English poet, playwright, and actor, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world s pre-eminent dramatist. His plays have been translated into every major living language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright."