LOS ANGELES - s4story -- What happens when a lifelong love of Shakespeare's Hamlet inspires a writer to pen a tribute in limericks and other genres? What happens is A Tale of Two Hamlets: Shakespeare's Masterpiece in Limericks and Other Genres.

In this imaginative and multifaceted collection published October 27, Sharon Arpana Edwards revisits Shakespeare's celebrated tragedy through five distinct literary approaches. These include a retelling in 32 limericks, a short story set in Los Angeles, a five-act parody set in Scandinavia, a memoir, and an essay exploring the play's enduring appeal.

"A Tale of Two Hamlets is a love letter to my favorite play," says Edwards. "I hope readers will discover something new about a work that has fascinated audiences for over four centuries."

Playful literary adaptations coexist with more personal and reflective writing in this themed collection, offering both longtime Shakespeare enthusiasts and general readers an engaging glimpse into the many dimensions of a familiar masterpiece.

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Says Hollywood-based author and producer Karen Covell: "A Tale of Two Hamlets is a whimsical, fun, and clever look at Shakespeare's play. Sharon Arpana Edwards brings Hamlet right into our world and gives us a better understanding of its incredible humor, creativity, and cultural relevance."

The Indian-born author's previous books span literary fiction, poetry, humor, and devotional writing. Her debut work, Pioneer Boulevard, is a collection of stories set in L.A.'s Indian community. She holds master's degrees in English and Creative Writing from India and the UK, respectively, and has worked as a copywriter and editor.

Book Details

• Title: A Tale of Two Hamlets
• Subtitle: Shakespeare's Masterpiece in Limericks and Other Genres
• Author: Sharon Arpana Edwards
• Publisher: Consonant Books
• Publication Date: October 27, 2026
• Format: Paperback
• Length: 150 pages
• ISBN: 9798997428105

The book is available on Amazon, Bookshop, and elsewhere. For more information, please visit https://sharonarpana.com