Jennifer Harlan, an editor at The New York Times Book Review, Leah Greenblatt, a critic at the same publication, and Sarah Lyall, a writer-at-large for The New York Times, delve into Maggie O’Farrell’s poignant novel 'Hamnet.' They discuss Shakespeare's son Hamnet and the deep themes of grief and family woven throughout the story. The panel examines the character of Agnes, Shakespeare's wife, highlighting her intelligence and emotional labor. They also explore the connections between 'Hamnet' and Shakespeare’s plays, as well as the powerful transformation of private grief into art.
