This program will be available for sale to the general public starting on January 5, 2026.Want to register before then? Become a donor today, or if you are already a donor, log in to register for this program. Hamlet Afternoon Lecture/Seminar Thursday, March 5, 2026 - 12:00 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. ET Code: 1J0528 Location: This online program is presented on Zoom. Select your Registration $20 Member $30 Gen. Admission Resize text Frontispiece for Hamlet, Prince of Denmark (Folger Shakespeare Library / CC BY-SA 4.0) Shakespeare’s tragedy Hamlet is rightly considered one of the greatest works in all of English literature. With such famous quotes as "To be, or not to be, that is the question," "Something is rotten in the state of Denmark," and "Brevity is the soul of wit," this play about murder, revenge, and madness resonates with generations of readers (and viewers). Joseph Luzzi, a professor of literature at Bard College, leads participants through a detailed exploration of this extraordinary work, focusing on Shakespeare’s philosophical brilliance, linguistic inventiveness, and ability to capture the most complex—and often unsettling—human emotions. Luzzi highlights how and why Hamlet remains one of the most beloved and frequently performed of Shakespeare’s plays. General Information View Common FAQs and Policies about our Online Programs on Zoom.
