Maggie O'Farrell's most recent novel, "Hamnet," is based on the death of Shakespeare's son. (Knopf / Murdo MacLeod ) If you buy books linked on our site, The Times may earn a commission from ...

In an interview, Maggie O’Farrell explains why she believes the play “Hamlet” is tied in part to the death of Shakespeare’s 11-year-old son, Hamnet.

William Shakespeare had a son, Hamnet, who likely inspired one of his most famous plays and who died when he was 11 years old. Novelist Maggie O'Farrell was disappointed that more people weren't ...

Almost nothing is known about William Shakespeare's son, Hamnet, who died at age 11. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Maggie O'Farrell about her new novel, which imagines the boy's life and death.

By then his son Hamnet, named for the baker, was two decades dead, buried in 1596 at the age of 11. The Stratford burial register for that day reads, “Hamnet filius William Shakspere.” ...

TIFF announced 11 new selections for its 50th anniversary festival, including "Hamnet," "Roofman" and "The Lost Bus" ...

Fall Arts Preview 2018 Shakespeare’s son, forgotten, alone, and unknown — until now By Christopher Wallenberg Globe Correspondent,September 5, 2018, 2:28 p.m. 1 ...

Shakespeare’s son died of plague, inspiring “Hamlet” — and a new novel about grief By Bethanne Patrick July 21, 2020 7 AM PT ...