Was Shakespeare Shapleigh? A Correspondence In Two Entanglements (1887) - Winsor Justin

""Was Shakespeare Shapleigh? A Correspondence In Two Entanglements (1887)"" is a book written by Justin Winsor that explores the theory that William Shakespeare was actually a man named William Shapleigh. The book is presented in the form of a correspondence between two fictional characters, one of whom is a Shakespearean scholar and the other a descendant of the Shapleigh family. Through their letters, the two characters discuss the evidence for and against the theory, including historical records and literary analysis. The book delves into the social and political context of Shakespeare's time and explores the possibility that the playwright may have been using a pseudonym to protect himself from persecution. Overall, ""Was Shakespeare Shapleigh?"" is a thought-provoking and engaging exploration of one of the most enduring mysteries in literary history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

EAN: 9781120953933