Hamlet Performed by Dmitry Bykov + Bykov's Lecture

ARDIS Studio presents “The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark” performed by Dmitry Bykov—talented modern prose writer, poet, publicist, and literary scholar.

“Hamlet” is one of Shakespeare’s most famous plays, and one of the most renowned works in world drama. After the death of the King of Denmark, his brother Claudius takes the throne by marrying the widowed Queen—Hamlet’s mother. Then the ghost of Hamlet’s father appears and tells the truth about his death: during sleep, his brother poisoned him. The ghost demands revenge, and Hamlet, to hide his goal and test the ghost’s words, pretends to be mad…

The audiobook also includes a lecture—an engaging account by Dmitry Bykov about the novella just read.