Srsly Hamlet

Srsly Hamlet
ISBN: 9780857989314
Publication Date: 2 November 2015

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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. The classics just got a whole lot more interesting. ;)

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.

About the Author

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..."