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Join us online to discuss the historical novel “Hamnet” by Maggie O’Farrell. Set in England during the Black Death of the late 16th century, this award-winning novel re-imagines the early family life of Shakespeare, his marriage to an extraordinary, eccentric woman and their grief at the death of their son. Adults. Register to get a Zoom link.
Join us to discuss the historical novel “Hamnet: A Novel of the Plague” by Maggie O’Farrell, set in England during the Black Death of the late 16th century. A young Latin tutor (Shakespeare) falls in love with an extraordinary, eccentric young woman. Just as his career takes off, however, their young son dies of the plague. This novel was the winner of the Women’s Prize for Fiction and the National Book Critics Circle prize for fiction.
Please note that this program is taking place online or via broadcast rather than at a physical location. Please see the event description for details on where to view or tune in.
