Is Shakespeare Dead?

Is Shakespeare Dead? is a nonfiction book written by Mark Twain, published in 1909. In this book, Twain explores the controversy surrounding the authorship of William Shakespeare's plays and questions whether Shakespeare was actually the true author. He examines various theories and arguments presented by scholars and critics over the years, including the Baconian theory and the Oxford theory. Twain also delves into the cultural and historical context of Shakespeare's time, as well as his own personal experiences with the plays. The book is written in Twain's signature humorous and satirical style, making it an entertaining and thought-provoking read for anyone interested in the Shakespeare authorship debate.When Shakespeare died, in 1616, great literary productions attributed to him as author had been before the London world and in high favor for twenty-four years. Yet his death was not an event. It made no stir, it attracted no attention. Apparently his eminent literary contemporaries did not realize that a celebrated poet had passed from their midst.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.