Mark Rylance

I Am Shakespeare (NHB Modern Plays)

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ISBN 13:: 9781848422698
author:: Mark Rylance
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Nick Hern Books
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2012
Pages:: 128
Dimensions:: 19.8 x 13.2 x 0.8 cm
Genre:: Music, Stage & Screen, Performing Arts, ,
Condition:: New
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Mark Rylance's play "I Am Shakespeare" challenges the traditional view of the authorship of the great playwrights. What if the son of an illiterate tradesman from Warwickshire could have written such iconic works? This thought-provoking drama introduces us to the main candidates and their claims, questioning what makes a genius and why it matters.

First performed in 2007, "I Am Shakespeare" is a provocative exploration of the Shakespeare authorship debate. The play asks fundamental questions about creativity, talent, and legacy, inviting us to consider the possibility that the world's greatest playwrights may not be who we think they are.

This book offers a fresh perspective on one of the most enduring mysteries in literary history. With its witty dialogue and exuberant style, "I Am Shakespeare" is a compelling read for anyone interested in drama, theatre, or the art of writing.

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