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In Gertrude and Claudius, John Updike revisits the world that preceded Shakespeare’s Hamlet, following the early lives of the Danish royal couple. The novel portrays Gertrude’s childhood as the daughter of King Rorik, her arranged marriage to the man who eventually becomes King Hamlet, and the complex dynamics of the royal court. Updike fills gaps in the original play, offering new perspectives on familiar figures and illuminating the relationships that shape Denmark’s history before the tragic events that unfold in the Bard’s drama.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: Historical Fiction/Medieval Historical Fiction
Authors: John Updike
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