Shapiro, James
Contested Will: Who Wrote Shakespeare?
- ISBN 13:
- 9780571235773
- author:
- Shapiro, James
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Faber & Faber
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 384
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 12.6 x 3.2 cm
- Genre:
- LITERARY CRITICISM / Shakespeare
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
For two centuries, the authorship of Shakespeare's plays was assumed to be his own. However, in the 19th century, a number of rival candidates emerged, including The Earl of Oxford, Sir Francis Bacon, and Christopher Marlowe. This controversy has continued to this day, with many writers and artists questioning whether Shakespeare wrote the plays.
Shakespeare scholar James Shapiro explores the origins of this debate, tracing a path marked by fabricated documents, false claimants, and concealed identities. Shapiro's investigation reveals a complex web of misinformation and deception, which has shaped our understanding of Shakespeare's works.
Shapiro's book challenges the conventional view of the authorship question, asking whether the plays and poems of Shakespeare are autobiographical and, if so, whether they hold the key to understanding who wrote them. This thought-provoking study is a fascinating exploration of the nature of creativity, identity, and the power of literature.
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