Anyone who has read Shapiro's 1599 (bwl 37) may wonder if he can add to his reputation for the authentic re-creation of late Elizabethan life centred around the theatre. They will not be disappointed. This time he goes straight to the heart of the great mystery: Who was Shakespeare? And did he really write some of the greatest plays and poetry in the English language? His answer is an unequivocal "Yes", as he conclusively exposes the weaknesses of any opposition and of alternative candidates.
(James Baker - bwl 58 Autumn 2010 ) |
