Shakespeare Was a Woman and Other Heresies: How Doubting the Bard Became the Biggest Taboo in Literature

The Shakespeare Authorship Question: Uncovering the Truth Behind the Plays of William Shakespeare! 🤔 Are you ready to unravel one of literature's most enduring mysteries? Join journalist and literary critic Elizabeth Winkler on a thrilling journey to expose the true identity of the Bard behind the plays of William Shakespeare! 🎭 In this groundbreaking book, Winkler delves into the fascinating history of how doubting that Shakespeare wrote his plays became an act of blasphemy, and who the real Bard might be.

With a keen eye for detail and a passion for uncovering hidden truths, she takes you on a whirlwind tour of London, Stratford-Upon-Avon, and Washington, DC, revealing how forces of nationalism, religion, gender, and class have shaped our admiration for Shakespeare over the centuries.

🌎 From Walt Whitman to Sigmund Freud to Supreme Court justices, Winkler examines the writers and thinkers who have grappled with the riddle of the plays' origins, and explores the possibility of a forgotten woman, disgraced aristocrat, or government spy hiding behind Shakespeare's name.

🤔 As she interviews scholars and skeptics, Winkler's interest turns to the larger problem of historical truth – and how human imperfections shape our construction of the past.

With love for mistaken identities, disguises, and things never quite being what they seem, Shakespeare's plays themselves become a key part of the mystery, beckoning us to uncover the truth behind the Bard's mask.

🎭 Don't miss out on this captivating exploration of literature's greatest enigma! Order your copy of "Shakespeare Was a Woman and Other Heresies" today and join Elizabeth Winkler on her quest to uncover the truth behind the plays of William Shakespeare! 📚