What does the cryptic crossword clue "Relate where Italian author inspired by Hamlet? (7)" mean?

The definition is "Relate". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). ECO (synonym="Italian author") in RUNT (synonym="the smallest pig in the litter, so a ‘ham-let’?") = RECOUNT; definition: "Relate" The answer is RECOUNT.

Relate where Italian author inspired by Hamlet? (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29588 | 7 Across | 2025-01-10 flower

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