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Hamlet

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Hamlet

Afternoon Lecture/Seminar

Thursday, March 5, 2026 - 12:00 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. ET
Code: 1J0528
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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.

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