REA's MAXnotes for William Shakespeare's Hamlet The MAXnotes offers a comprehensive summary and analysis of Hamlet and a biography of William Shakespeare. Places the events of the play in historical context and discusses each act in detail. Includes study questions and answers along with topics for papers and sample outlines. REA's MAXnotes for William Shakespeare's Hamlet The MAXnotes offers a comprehensive summary and analysis of Hamlet and a biography of William Shakespeare. Places the events of the play in historical context and discusses each act in detail. Includes study questions and answers along with topics for papers and sample outlines.