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History & Criticism - Hamnet

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Book Synopsis: NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD WINNER • NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The bestselling author of The Marriage Portrait delivers a luminous portrait of a marriage, a family ravaged by grief, and a boy whose name was given to one of the most celebrated plays of all time. • “Of all the stories that argue and speculate about Shakespeare’s life ... here is a novel ... so gorgeously written that it transports you.” —The Boston Globe   England, 1580: The Black Death creeps across the land, an ever-present threat, infecting the healthy, the sick, the old and the young alike. The end of days is near, but life always goes on. A young Latin tutor—penniless and bullied by a violent father—falls in love with an extraordinary, eccentric young woman. Agnes is a wild creature who walks her family’s land with a falcon on her glove and is known throughout the countryside for her unusual gifts as a healer, understanding plants and potions better than she does people. Once she settles with her husband on Henley Street in Stratford-upon-Avon, she becomes a fiercely protective mother and a steadfast, centrifugal force in the life of her young husband, whose career on the London stage is just taking off when his beloved young son succumbs to sudden fever.

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Experience the captivating story that illuminates the depths of a marriage, the turmoil of a grieving family, and the legacy of a boy whose name lives on in one of the greatest literary works of all time. Hamnet, the remarkable novel by the best-selling author of The Marriage Portrait, has won the prestigious National Book Critics Circle Award and has taken the literary world by storm.

Step into the fascinating world of 16th century England, where the haunting presence of the Black Death hangs heavy in the air, infecting both the young and old. Amidst this backdrop, immerse yourself in the tale of a young Latin tutor, burdened by an abusive father and endless struggles, who finds solace and love in the arms of an extraordinary and enigmatic young woman named Agnes.

Agnes, with her unyielding spirit and her profound understanding of nature's secrets, captivates the hearts of everyone she encounters. As she and her husband settle in Stratford-upon-Avon, Agnes's devotion as a loving mother and her unwavering support for her husband's burgeoning career in the London theater scene become the driving forces in their lives.

However, tragedy strikes when their beloved young son falls victim to a sudden fever, plunging their world into darkness. Through this heart-wrenching loss, Hamnet reveals the indomitable strength of a woman determined to protect her family and the far-reaching influence of her husband, whose talent and creativity would give birth to a play that would echo through the halls of history.

Don't miss out on this exquisitely written novel that transports you back in time, enveloping you in its rich tapestry of love, grief, and enduring passion. Order your copy of Hamnet today and discover why The Boston Globe hails it as "a gorgeously written masterpiece."

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