Hamnet

Hamnet

by Maggie O'Farrell

2020

This novel imagines the life of Agnes Hathaway, wife of William Shakespeare, and the profound grief that shaped his greatest play. Set against the backdrop of plague and burgeoning artistry in 16th-century England, it centers on the devastating loss of their young son, Hamnet. Through Agnes's fierce love and unique gifts, the story explores the enduring power of family and the ways art can both reflect and transcend tragedy.

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