A New Interpretation of Hamlet Based on Recent Developments in Cognitive Studies (Studies in Renaissance Literature)

Tamaya (English, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts) interprets Hamlet , drawing from numerous critical schools, "focussing. . . on the ways in which ideology is actually experienced" (from Robert Bishoff's foreword). She incorporates recent advances in cognitive studies into her analysis, and considers how this approach relates to more traditional readings of the text. Chapters discuss the "richness of the real," mediated reality, Homo Ludens , and expressive style. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)