The book ""The First Quarto Edition of Hamlet, 1603: Two Essays"" was written by Charles Harold Herford and was first published in 1880. This book is a detailed analysis of the first quarto edition of Shakespeare's famous play ""Hamlet"" which was published in 1603. The book contains two essays. The first essay discusses the significance of the first quarto edition of ""Hamlet"" and its differences from the later versions of the play. The second essay examines the character of Hamlet and his development throughout the play. Herford's analysis of the first quarto edition of ""Hamlet"" is considered to be one of the most important works on the subject. He provides a detailed comparison of the first quarto edition with the later versions of the play and highlights the differences in the characters, plot, and language. In the second essay, Herford explores the character of Hamlet and his psychological journey throughout the play. He examines Hamlet's motives, actions, and relationships with other characters in the play. Overall, ""The First Quarto Edition of Hamlet, 1603: Two Essays"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Shakespearean studies, literary analysis, or the play ""Hamlet"" itself.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.