Hamlet with Ken Parker

<p>Episode Six of Lit Matters dives into the “undiscovered country” that is Hamlet as Chris chats with Ken Parker, a Professor of English at Orange Coast College, and “a fellow of infinite jest, of most excellent fancy.” Chris and Ken continue a conversation about Shakespeare’s masterpiece that has been ongoing for decades, along with a discussion of music, inspiring teachers, and tiny trains. This episode is a “knavish piece of work,” and so much fun.</p> <p>If you are looking for other incredible stories influenced by or adapted from Hamlet, check out:</p> <p>Maggie O’Farrell’s 2020 National Book Award Winning novel, Hamnet</p> <p>Tom Stoppard’s hilarious Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead</p> <p>David Wroblewski’s Edgar Sawtelle</p> <p>The Dead Father’s Club by Matt Haig</p> <p>John Updike’s Gertrude and Claudius</p>