Hamlet, the Ghost, and a New Discovery

Exploring the intersection of literature and history, this book delves into Paul Siegel's 1971 theory regarding the ghost in Hamlet, suggesting it draws from various ghostly traditions. Highlighting a 1674 letter from Francis Morgan to Robert Hooke, it reveals intriguing parallels between Morgan's ghost story and Hamlet's narrative. The text also examines the phenomenon of selective ghost perception, echoing the dynamic between Hamlet and Gertrude. The book includes an accurate reproduction of Morgan's letter, previously unpublished since 1806, enriching the discourse on Elizabethan ghost lore.