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Any thoughts on why Shakespeare is the only character never mentioned by name?
Ann In an interview I read she said she felt it would be “preposterous” to write something like “William Shakespeare got up and had breakfast” I suppose b…moreIn an interview I read she said she felt it would be “preposterous” to write something like “William Shakespeare got up and had breakfast” I suppose because he is such a historical iconic figure. (less)
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Hamnet
by Maggie O'Farrell (Goodreads Author)
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