Question

In whose history of Denmark did Shakespeare find background material for the play? a. Saxo Grammaticus b. Hans Christian Andersen c. King Christian IV d. William Shakespeare

Answer 1

Shakespeare found background material for the play 'Hamlet' in Saxo Grammaticus' history of Denmark.

The correct answer is a.

Step-by-step explanation:

Shakespeare found background material for the play in a. Saxo Grammaticus.

• 1) Saxo Grammaticus was a D`anish historian and writer who lived in the 12th century.
• 2) His work, "G`esta D`anorum" or "Deeds of the D`anes," is a comprehensive history of Denmark and its legendary figures.
• 3) Shakespeare drew inspiration from Saxo Grammaticus' historical accounts and adapted them into his play, "Hamlet."
• 4) "Hamlet" is set in Denmark and features characters and events that bear similarities to those found in Saxo Grammaticus' writings.

The correct answer is a. Saxo Grammaticus.