Hamnet
Maggie O'Farrell · 2020 · Novel
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It recontextualized a monumental literary figure by shifting focus from his public achievements to the intimate, domestic grief that may have inspired one of his greatest works.
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This novel fictionalizes the life of William Shakespeare's wife, Agnes Hathaway, and their children, particularly focusing on the death of their son, Hamnet. It reimagines the personal tragedy behind the creation of Hamlet.
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