Ophelia (edit title)

Madeline edited the summary of Ophelia 7 hours ago.

• In a story based on Shakespeare's Hamlet, Ophelia tells her life in court at Elsinore, her love for Prince Hamlet, and her escape from the violence in Denmark.

Madeline edited the books that influenced this book of Ophelia 7 hours ago.

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• Added Lady Macbeth's Daughter

Madeline edited the first sentence of Ophelia 7 hours ago.

• My lady: I pray this letter finds you in a place of safety.

Madeline edited the characters of Ophelia 7 hours ago.

• Changed the section title: Cast of Characters/Important People
• Added the description of Ophelia: A strong minded girl and Hamlet's love interest.
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• Added the description of Hamlet: Prince of Denmark
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• Added the description of King Hamlet: King of Denmark. Hamlet's father.
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• Added the description of Polonius: Ophelia's father. A greedy man searching for wealth and recognition in Court.
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• Added the description of Elnora: A kindly lady that teaches Ophelia they ways of court.
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• Added the description of Cristiana: A snooty lady-in-waiting.
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• Added the description of Mother Ermentrude: The Mother of St. Emilion, a convent.
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• Added the description of Isabel: A nun and close friend of Ophelia's while she is at the convent
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• Added the description of Therese: A crippled servent girl at the convent.
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Shelfari edited the description of Ophelia Saturday, August 1 2009.

• He is Hamlet, Prince of Denmark; she is simply Ophelia. If you think you know their story, think again.         In this reimagining of Shakespeare’s famous tragedy, it is Ophelia who takes center stage. A rowdy, motherless girl, she grows up at Elsinore Castle to become the queen’s most trusted lady-in-waiting.  Ambitious for knowledge and witty as well as beautiful, Ophelia learns the ways of power in a court where nothing is as it seems. When she catches the attention of the captivating, dark-haired Prince Hamlet, their love blossoms in secret. But bloody deeds soon turn Denmark into a place of madness, and Ophelia’s happiness is shattered. Ultimately, she must choose between her love for Hamlet and her own life. In desperation, Ophelia devises a treacherous plan to escape from Elsinore forever . . . with one very dangerous secret.         Lisa Klein’s Ophelia tells the story of a young woman falling in love, searching for her place in the world, and finding the strength to survive.  Sharp and literary, dark and romantic, this dramatic story holds readers in its grip until the final, heartrending scene.

Shelfari edited the contributors of Ophelia Thursday, July 23 2009.

• Added a contributor: Lisa M. Klein: (Primary Author)