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atlantisblauw's review
funny
informative
lighthearted
fast-paced
4.0
Very enjoyable book. Not really a biography of Shakespeare, though. It explains how we know what we know about Shakespeare and how different biographers reached different conclusions. On top of that, you learn a little bit about the history of London and theatre.
The last chapters deal with conspiracy theories that Shakespeare was not actually Shakespeare. I really enjoyed that because I just love how creative conspiracy theorists get. I laughed out loud quite a few times, especially when Mrs Bacon believed that Francis Bacon was Shakespeare, which she 'knew' because she "absorbed atmospheres" at locations where he had spent time.
Recommended for people who enjoy Bill Bryson's books or are interested in Shakespeare, theatre or daily life around 1600.
The last chapters deal with conspiracy theories that Shakespeare was not actually Shakespeare. I really enjoyed that because I just love how creative conspiracy theorists get. I laughed out loud quite a few times, especially when Mrs Bacon believed that Francis Bacon was Shakespeare, which she 'knew' because she "absorbed atmospheres" at locations where he had spent time.
Recommended for people who enjoy Bill Bryson's books or are interested in Shakespeare, theatre or daily life around 1600.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death, Fire/Fire injury, Violence, and Murder
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