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Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead

eng. Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead · 1966
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«Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead» is an absurdist tragicomedy by Tom Stoppard that reimagines the events of Shakespeare's «Hamlet» from the perspective of two minor characters, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern. The play unfolds in the intervals between the scenes of the original tragedy and includes their own dialogues and philosophical musings. Rosencrantz and Guildenstern find themselves in a world where they do not understand their purpose and face existential questions about life, death, and fate. Their attempts to grasp the meaning of events lead to both comedic and tragic situations, highlighting the absurdity of human existence. By the end of the play, as in «Hamlet», they inevitably meet their demise.

Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead
Date of publication: 9 July 2024
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Original titleeng. Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead · 1966
Genre: Drama
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