Shakespeare's Library: Unlocking the Greatest Mystery in

Shakespeare's Library: Unlocking the Greatest Mystery in Literature

From acclaimed author and ardent bibliophile Stuart Kells comes an exploration of the quest to find the personal library of the worldâ€™s greatest writer

Millions of words of scholarship have been expended on the worldâ€™s most famous author and his work. And yet a critical part of the puzzle, Shakespeareâ€™s library, is a mystery. For four centuries people have searched for it: in mansions, palaces and libraries; in riverbeds, sheep pens and partridge coops; and in the corridors of the mind. Yet no trace of the Bardâ€™s manuscripts, books or letters has ever been found.

The search for Shakespeareâ€™s library is much more than a treasure hunt. Knowing what the Bard read informs our reading of his work, and it offers insight into the mythos of Shakespeare and the debate around authorship. The libraryâ€™s fate has profound implications for literature, for national and cultural identity, and for the global Shakespeare industry. It bears on fundamental principles of art, identity, history, meaning and truth.

Unfolding the search like the mystery story that it is, acclaimed author Stuart Kells follows the trail of the hunters, taking us through different conceptions of the library and of the man himself. Entertaining and enlightening, Shakespeareâ€™s Library is a captivating exploration of one of literatureâ€™s most enduring enigmas.
Country USA
Brand Counterpoint
Manufacturer Counterpoint
Binding Hardcover
Color White
ReleaseDate 2019-04-02
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781640091832

Country	USA
Brand	Counterpoint
Manufacturer	Counterpoint
Binding	Hardcover
Color	White
ReleaseDate	2019-04-02
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781640091832

Shakespeare's Library: Unlocking the Greatest Mystery in Literature

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