Was Shakespeare Shapleigh? A Correspondence In Two Entanglements (1887)

""Was Shakespeare Shapleigh? A Correspondence In Two Entanglements"" is a book written by Justin Winsor and published in 1887. The book explores the theory that William Shakespeare was actually a man named William Shapleigh, who lived in England during the same time period as Shakespeare. The theory is based on a series of letters and documents that were discovered in the archives of the Shapleigh family, which suggest that William Shapleigh may have been the true author of Shakespeare's works.The book is divided into two parts, each of which consists of a series of letters written between various characters. The first part of the book is a correspondence between a group of scholars who are debating the theory that Shakespeare was actually Shapleigh. The second part of the book is a series of letters between two lovers, one of whom is a descendant of the Shapleigh family and the other of whom is a Shakespearean scholar.Throughout the book, Winsor presents a detailed analysis of the evidence supporting the theory that Shakespeare was actually Shapleigh. He also explores the historical context in which Shakespeare lived and worked, and offers insights into the literary and cultural influences that may have shaped his writing.Overall, ""Was Shakespeare Shapleigh? A Correspondence In Two Entanglements"" is a fascinating exploration of one of the most enduring mysteries of English literature. Whether or not readers ultimately agree with the theory that Shakespeare was actually Shapleigh, they will find much to ponder and discuss in this thought-provoking book.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.