The Klingon Hamlet

the restored Klingon version Star Trek

by William Shakespeare

Paperback, 219 pages

None, English language

Published Feb. 18, 2000 by Pocket Books.

ISBN:: 978-0-671-03578-5
OCLC Number:: 43443445

For too long, readers throughout the Federation have been exposed to The Tragedy of Khamlet, Son of the Emperor of Qo'nos, that classic work of Klingon(TM) literature, only through inadequate and misleading English translations. Now at last, thanks to the tireless efforts of the Klingon Language Institute, this powerful drama by the legendary Klingon playwright, Wil'yam Shex'pir, can be appreciated in the elegance and glory of its original tongue. This invaluable volume contains the complete text of the play, along with an English translation for easy consultation and comparison. In addition, an incisive introduction explains the play's crucial importance in Klingon culture, while copious notes illustrate how the debased English version diverges from the original, often distorting and even reversing the actual meaning of the verses.

Khamlet, the Restored Klingon Version, is a work that belongs in the library of every human who hopes truly to understand what it …

Khamlet, the Restored Klingon Version, is a work that belongs in the library of every human who hopes truly to understand what it means to be Klingon. (back cover)

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bangiebangs reviewed The Klingon Hamlet by William Shakespeare (Star Trek)

Review of 'The Klingon Hamlet' on 'Storygraph'

5 stars

Really enjoyed this book as well! I really liked the characters, especially Hermes as a mad - and sometimes terrifying - god. As with the others, I wish the story was more fleshed out, but also really enjoyed that it was a quick read. Perfect for a weekend afternoon, and really entertaining!

Spice level about a 3.5/5. Worth noting that all these books have spicy scenes, but the descriptions are comparatively tame (compared to ACOSF, for example). Doesn't mean they are less enjoyable, but in case you're looking for more smutty smut... you might be a little disappointed.