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Mentioned in 31 episodes

Hamlet

Book • 1603

William Shakespeare

The play revolves around Prince Hamlet's journey to avenge his father's murder, which was committed by his uncle Claudius.

Hamlet's father's ghost appears and reveals that he was poisoned by Claudius, who then married Hamlet's mother, Gertrude.

Hamlet feigns madness while he investigates and plots his revenge.

The play explores themes of betrayal, mortality, and the human condition, culminating in a tragic finale where nearly all main characters die, including Hamlet, Claudius, Gertrude, and several others.

Mentioned by

Chris Williamson

Micky Beisenherz

Alastair Roberts

Pieter Gerrit Kroeger

Alexandra Schwartz

Mentioned in 31 episodes

Mentioned by

Tyler Cowen

as an example of a complex work well-suited for AI-assisted reading and analysis.

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Mentioned by

Chris Williamson

as a book containing a line that says, "thus conscience does make cowards of us all."

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Mentioned by

Paul Harding

as a comparison for Melville's writing ambitions.

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Mentioned by

Dan Harris

when discussing anxiety and the uncertainty of life.

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Mentioned by

Andrew Klavan

in relation to his understanding of postmodernist ideas, contrasting Shakespeare's portrayal of madness with the views of modern academics.

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Mentioned by

Russ Roberts

as an example of a great work of literature that provides insights into the human experience.

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Genoemd door

Pieter Gerrit Kroeger

als een van de verrassende Franse opera's gebaseerd op grote literaire werken.

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Mentioned by

Micky Beisenherz

when Gemini asked which theater play begins with the words "Wer da?".

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Mentionné par

Wajdi Mouawad

pour illustrer l'évolution de la narration.

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Mentioned by

John McWhorter

when discussing the use of 'look thou character' in Hamlet.

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Mentioned by

Peter Adamson

as a comparison to Descartes' Meditations.

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Mentioned by

Alastair Roberts

when discussing the book of Genesis.

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Mentioned by

Zena Hitz

as a favorite tragedy, discussed in college.

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Mentioned in the context of discussing Shakespeare's tragedies and the role of women.

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Mentioned by

Adam Aleksic

in the context of middle schoolers using the word 'unalive' in essays.

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Mentioned by

Alexandra Schwartz

as a playwright whose work is referenced in the book.

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Mentioned as a source of wisdom on leadership, both good and bad.

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Erwähnt von

Joseph Vogl

im Kontext der Wolkenbeobachtung und der Unzuverlässigkeit von Naturphänomenen.

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Mentioned by

Yascha Mounk

in relation to Shakespeare plays having different versions that are heavily disputed.

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Mentioned in relation to Hamlet, Act 1, Scene 3, where Polonius gives advice to his son Laertes.

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