Tag Archives: Hamlet

So, Who Exactly was William Shakespeare’s Only Son?

Posted on March 29, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Hamnet Shakespeare (baptised Feb. 2, 1585 – buried Aug. 11, 1596) Awkward, isn’t it? We don’t know exactly when Hamnet was born or when exactly Hamnet died, as the only parish records show his baptism and burial. But, I wondered … Continue reading →

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I Now Have a New Appreciation of Shakespeare

Posted on March 29, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Hamnet (2025) It’s been a long while since a film has cut me to the quick. In my teens, I watched “Romeo and Juliet” from the point-of-view of young love. Even “All Is True” a few years back helped me … Continue reading →

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Hoist with His Own Petard (Hamlet: Act 3, Scene 4)

Posted on April 22, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Russia Bombs Belgorod, Russia (April 20, 2023) That Shakespearian quote is usually never understood by modern audiences. But what happened in Belgorod, Russia is a perfect example of it. Hoist on your own petard is an expression that means to be … Continue reading →

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