Robert Blumenthal asked this question about Hamnet:
Any thoughts on why Shakespeare is the only character never mentioned by name?
Kassi Maybe because this is Agnes's story and Shakespeare and his masterpieces and legacy have left Agnes unknown? Idk. I haven't read it. Just looking into…moreMaybe because this is Agnes's story and Shakespeare and his masterpieces and legacy have left Agnes unknown? Idk. I haven't read it. Just looking into it because I was thinking of reading it.(less)
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by Maggie O'Farrell (Goodreads Author)
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