Cover of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead

Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead

Hamlettold from the worm's-eye view of two minor characters, bewildered Rosencrantz and Guildenstern. Echoes of Waiting for Godotresound, reality and illusion mix, and where fate leads heroes to a tragic but inevitable end.

Audience
adult
Length
short · 126 pages

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