Bill Bryson investigates the slim facts known about the life of William Shakespeare, looks at some of the more unusual speculations about the great playwright and poet, and surveys the theories of people who have sought to debunk Shakespeare's authorship.
Discusses Shakespeare's life and times, his works, and the connections between them. Also includes new work and discoveries by scholars over the last fifty years and reexamines the famous legends about the playwright.
Alphabetically-arranged entries provide information on Shakespeare's life, influences, and plays, on Shakespearean actors and actresses, on music, art, and criticism inspired by the plays, and on other relevant topics.
