Laertes: A Hamlet Retelling

Narration: Jake Ruddle

Runtime: 7h 6m

Publisher: Carly Stevens, 2023

ISBN: 9781950041244

Laertes: A Hamlet Retelling

Carly Stevens


Set in 1920s Europe, this poignant dark academia audiobook offers a fresh perspective on Shakespeare’s masterpiece by allowing Laertes Belleforest to share his side of the story. Juggling a vibrant life with friends studying Classics in Paris and a constrained existence in the Danish court overshadowed by the enigmatic prince Hamlet, Laertes is now at a crossroads during his final year at university. He grapples with his identity and the guilt that lingers from the past.

As tragedy strikes Denmark, Laertes’ internal struggles come to the forefront. This captivating audio performance takes listeners through a narrative filled with love, wine, ghosts, and revenge, all building towards an inevitable catastrophe. Ideal for listeners who enjoyed If We Were Villains, this audiobook invites you to immerse yourself in a rich reimagining of a classic tale.




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