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Contested Will: Who Wrote Shakespeare?
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For More Than Two Hundred Years After William Shakespeare'S Death, No One Doubted That He Had Written His Plays. Since Then, However, Dozens Of Candidates Have Been Proposed For The Authorship Of What Is Generally Agreed To Be The Finest Body Of Work By A Writer In The English Language. In This Remarkable Book, Shakespeare Scholar James Shapiro Explains When And Why So Many People Began To Question Whether Shakespeare Wrote His Plays. Among The Doubters Have Been Such Writers And Thinkers As Sigmund Freud, Henry James, Mark Twain, And Helen Keller. It Is A Fascinating Story, Replete With Forgeries, Deception, False Claimants, Ciphers And Codes, Conspiracy Theoriesand A Stunning Failure To Grasp The Power Of The Imagination.As Contested Will Makes Clear, Much More Than Proper Attribution Of Shakespeares Plays Is At Stake In This Authorship Controversy. Underlying The Arguments Over Whether Christopher Marlowe, Francis Bacon, Or The Earl Of Oxford Wrote Shakespeares Plays Are Fundamental Questions About Literary Genius, Specifically About The Relationship Of Life And Art. Are The Plays (And Poems) Of Shakespeare A Sort Of Hidden Autobiography? Do Hamlet, Macbeth, And The Other Great Plays Somehow Reveal Who Wrote Them?Shapiro Is The First Shakespeare Scholar To Examine The Authorship Controversy And Its History In This Way, Explaining What It Means, Why It Matters, And How It Has Persisted Despite Abundant Evidence That William Shakespeare Of Stratford Wrote The Plays Attributed To Him. This Is A Brilliant Historical Investigation That Will Delight Anyone Interested In Shakespeare And The Literary Imagination.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Contested Will: Who Wrote Shakespeare?' A: The book explores the authorship controversy surrounding William Shakespeare's plays, examining why many have questioned his authorship over the years.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Contested Will: Who Wrote Shakespeare?' is James Shapiro, a noted Shakespeare scholar.
- Q: When was 'Contested Will' published? A: The book was published on April 6, 2010.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Contested Will'? A: The book contains 352 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This book is available in a hardcover binding.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the nature of literary genius, the relationship between life and art, and the historical context of the authorship debate.
- Q: Is the book suitable for someone new to Shakespeare studies? A: Yes, the book is accessible for newcomers while also providing in-depth analysis for those familiar with Shakespeare.
- Q: Does the book include any historical context about Shakespeare? A: Yes, it provides a historical investigation into the authorship controversy and its significance.
- Q: What makes this book different from other Shakespeare biographies? A: This book uniquely focuses on the authorship question and the various figures proposed as alternative authors, rather than solely on Shakespeare's life.
- Q: Is 'Contested Will' considered a scholarly work? A: Yes, it is regarded as a scholarly work that combines research with engaging narrative, making it suitable for both academic and general readers.