... of Shakespeare's Hamlet has been one that is very extensive as well as enormous. Books upon books have been written about this great play. About an equal amount of books, however, have been written about one character; Hamlet. A critic of Hamlet once said, "a man set out to read all the books about ... knowledge, uses of words, and creativity in punning. Fit to be a witty philosopher, this young man proves not to be a good politician. Not digressing, Hamlet's ingeniousness continues. Hamlet then precedes with further banter: "For yourself, sir, shall grow old as I am - if like a crab you...

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