- Paperback: 272 pages
- Publisher: Thames & Hudson; New edition edition (19 April 1999)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0500281130
- ISBN-13: 978-0500281130
- Product Dimensions: 23.3 x 16.7 x 2.7 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 277,799 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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'Fascinating and plain cheeky'
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Was the famous poet and writer really a fraud and plagarist? Was his name really a pseudonym for a well-known contemporary figure? These questions have been debated since the 18th century. The facts about Shakespeare are surprisingly meagre, and contrast puzzlingly with the learned, courtly philosopher revealed in the sonnets and plays. Respected scholars and obsessive eccentrics have put forward many theories, suggesting that the works of Shakespeare were written by Francis Bacon, the Earl of Oxford, or Marlow. This is an investigation of the claims and counter-claims, reading like a series of detective stories. He lays out the evidence and the arguments for the various candidates, not forgetting Shakespeare himself, and provides a drily humorous commentary on the research and prejudices of their champions while adding insights of his own.
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17 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Shakespeare in Doubt,
By lawrences@eggconnect.net (Southampton, United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Who Wrote Shakespeare? (Paperback)
Although I had vaguely heard of the Shakespeare authorship controversies I had never paid much attention until I read John Michell's book. Now I'm hooked. With precision and thoroughness he traces the background to the controversy as it has developed over the last century or so, while at the same time providing a fine account of what is known about the original events and the characters involved. He presents the facts with a wry objectivity that is extremely entertaining, and his own comments are always pertinent without being didactic. This is a book guaranteed to get you surfing the web for the supporters of the various candidates' submissions and coming out the other side having changed your mind yet again. Any conclusions? Only that this one, as they say, will run and run.
14 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Bardship Question - brilliantly explained,
By A Customer
This review is from: Who Wrote Shakespeare? (Paperback)
For anyone who denies that there is a case to answer about the identity of the author of the plays of William Shakespeare I would urge them to read this. And to the "amateur" neutral it is a totally absorbing, fascinating and challenging story of identity and intrigue in Elizabethan England which matches any spy thriller. The incredible details and coincidences, clues and possibilities are rich food for thought and Michel explains it all reasonably and objectively. The main suspects - the Stratford Shakspere, Earl of Oxford, Francis Bacon and Christopher Marlowe are all covered well but there are other amazingly possible single candidates and group conspiracy theories to astound and delight. It will make you want to delve deeper and deeper. Brilliant.
12 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
The best book I have ever read!,
By A Customer
This review is from: Who Wrote Shakespeare? (Paperback)
John Michell has produced a total masterpiece in this work. He pulls together all the strands of Shake-spearian controversy into an eloquent, witty tome which is a joy to read. If I ever meet this man, I shall buy him a pint.The only thing lacking is a thourough annotation system, but he references throughout the text. If you are even slightly interested in Shake-spear or theatre, or complex detective stories, then buy this book. The best thing of all is it's ballanced nature. All sides of the argument are given. It's up to you to decide what is what at the end of the day. Buy this book. Then buy it again for a friend. I hope John Michell gets the Kudos he so richly deserves for writing this.
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