Publisher's Synopsis
The book titled ""The Shakespearean Enigma and an Elizabethan Mania"" by John F. Forbis is a comprehensive exploration of the mysteries surrounding the life and works of William Shakespeare. The book delves into the various theories and controversies that have emerged over the years, including questions about the authorship of his plays and the true identity of the man behind the famous name.Forbis examines the historical context in which Shakespeare lived and worked, exploring the political and social climate of Elizabethan England and its impact on the playwright's life and work. He also explores the various literary influences that may have shaped Shakespeare's writing, including the works of his contemporaries and predecessors.Throughout the book, Forbis presents a wealth of evidence and analysis, drawing on a wide range of sources to shed light on the enigmatic figure of Shakespeare and the mania that has surrounded his legacy for centuries. From the authorship debate to the enduring popularity of his plays, this book offers a fascinating insight into one of the most enduring and mysterious figures in English literature.1924. Contents: Shakespearean enigma; sonnets; dark woman sonnets; Shakespeare the man; were the sonnets addressed to anyone; the dedication; other poems; the phoenix and the turtle; passionate pilgrim; lover's complaint; Shakespeare and Ben Jonson; poetaster; Jonson, the rival poet; an Elizabethan enigma; petrarch the source; English petrarchists: Sir Philip Sidney; Samuel Daniel; Thomas Lodge; Willobie His Avisa; Michael Drayton; Edmund Spenser; pseudo-petrarchists: Thomas Watson; Giles Fletcher; Barnabe Barnes; R. Linche; William Smith; Robert Tofte; William Shakespeare again.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.