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Grief in Life & Fiction: Shakespeare, Hamnet, & Hamlet

This class explores Hamnet – Maggie O'Farrell's historical novel and its recent Oscar-nominated film – alongside Shakespeare's life and his most enduring work, Hamlet. How did the death of Shakespeare's son Hamnet influence his writing of Hamlet? We will compare short scenes from the film, excerpts from the novel, and passages from the play to investigate how this personal loss resonates throughout Hamlet, offering profound reflections on grief, memory, and the transformative power of art.

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