Deadly Thought: Hamlet and the Human Soul

This text provides a line-by-line analysis that explores the philosophical world of the play and its chief protagonist, Hamlet. Jan Blits illustrates how the character Hamlet, through his inability to reconcile thinking and life , is representative of the modern split between mind and body. The book demonstrates that Hamlet, not only appears as the first self-conscious protagonist signalling the death of ancient tragedy, but also provides an example of the enduring creative tension between reason and life.