Ex library copy. Tight spine and clean text The product is a textbook titled "Critical Essays on British Literature Ser.: Critical Essays on Shakespeare's Hamlet" by David S. Kastan. Published in 1995 by Cengage GALE, the hardcover book is part of the "Critical Essays on British Literature Ser." series. It consists of 296 pages and focuses on drama and literary criticism, particularly on Shakespeare's play "Hamlet." The book explores various aspects of American/African American and European literature, with a special emphasis on English literature. It is geared towards academics and students interested in Shakespearean studies and literary analysis.