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Duke University: How Biographical Is 'Hamnet'?
March 28, 2026
DURHAM, North Carolina, March 28 -- Duke University issued the following news:

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How Biographical Is 'Hamnet'?

English professor Sarah Beckwith weighs in on how the popular film raises broader questions about grief in society

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One of the most talked-about films of the year, "Hamnet," invites audiences to consider: Did the death of William Shakespeare's young son shape the writing of "Hamlet"? . . .

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