Hamnet
Type: Book
As of November 2026, Hamnet has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Michelle Obama (Feb 2026). Hamnet is a book discussed in the podcast, highlighting its emotional impact and the story of Shakespeare's family life.
Hamnet is a 2020 historical fiction novel by Maggie O'Farrell. It is a fictional account of William Shakespeare and Agnes Hathaway's son, Hamnet, who died at age eleven in 1596, and focuses on his parents' grief. In Canada, the novel was published under the title Hamnet & Judith.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Feb 2026 on Michelle Obama |
| Author | Maggie O'Farrell |
| Published | 2020 |
| Publisher | Independently Published |
| Subjects | Historical Fiction |
| ISBN | 9798779507295 |
| Genre | Historical Fiction |
Who recommended Hamnet?
Hamnet came up; the most recent mention was Feb 2026 on Michelle Obama.