The Klingon Hamlet

For too long, readers throughout the Federation have been exposed toThe Tragedy of Khamlet, Son of the Emperor of Qo'nos,that classic work of Klingon 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 anEnglish 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 means to be Klingon.

Lawrence Schoen is an author, psychologist, and expert in the Klingon language. Some of his works include, the Amazing Conroy series and the novellas Barry's Tale and Trial of the Century. He has also published Klingon translations of several Shakespeare plays, including Hamlet and Much Ado About Nothing.