Is Shakespeare Dead? (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781419126796)

""Is Shakespeare Dead?"" is a non-fiction book written by Mark Twain, exploring the question of whether William Shakespeare was the true author of the plays attributed to him. Twain argues that Shakespeare's background and lack of education make it unlikely that he could have written such masterpieces, and presents evidence to support the theory that another person or group of people wrote the plays. Twain also delves into the history of the Elizabethan theater and the politics of the time, offering a unique perspective on the Shakespearean authorship debate. The book is a witty and thought-provoking examination of one of the most enduring mysteries in literary history.When Shakespeare died, in 1616, great literary productions attributed to him as author had been before the London world and in high favor for twenty-four years. Yet his death was not an event. It made no stir, it attracted no attention. Apparently his eminent literary contemporaries did not realize that a celebrated poet had passed from their midst.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.

Author: Mark Twain
ISBN-10: 1419126792
ISBN-13: 9781419126796
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/17/2004
Pages: 56
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.25lbs
Size: 9.24h x 7.48w x 0.14d