The largely fictionalised plot revolves around William Shakespeare coming to terms with Hamnet's death and his relationship with his family. British novelist Maggie O'Farrell's 2020 book Hamnet is a fictional account of the life of Hamnet.

Did Shakespeare have a son called Hamnet?

Hamnet Shakespeare was the only son of William Shakespeare, and a twin to Judith. Hamnet Shakespeare was named after Hamnet Sadler, a friend of the Shakespeare family.

Is Hamnet based on the life of Shakespeare?

The largely fictionalised plot revolves around William Shakespeare coming to terms with Hamnet's death and his relationship with his family. British novelist Maggie O'Farrell's 2020 book Hamnet is a fictional account of the life of Hamnet.