The Truth About William Shakespeare Fact, Fiction and Modern Biographies

This book explores the ways recent Shakespeare biographers have concealed their lack of knowledge about the actor. It argues that biographies of Shakespeare continue to appear despite limited information and the public domain. The book also explores traditional attempts to write a life of Shakespeare, questioning what animal biography truly is and how it should be written. It provides an exposé of the Shakespeare biography industry, highlighting that books marketed as biographies of Shakespeare are not of the kind, and encourages readers to consider how we acquire knowledge about others.