I Am Shakespeare

Mark Rylance

ISBN 10: 1848422695 / ISBN 13: 9781848422698

Published by Nick Hern Books, 2012

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A fascinating, witty and characteristically exuberant dramatic exploration of the Shakespeare authorship debate. Is it possible that the son of an illiterate tradesman, from a small market town in Warwickshire, could have written the greatest dramatic works the world has ever seen? It?s a question that has puzzled scholars, theatre practitioners and theatregoers for many years. The philosopher, Francis Bacon; the Earl of Oxford, Edward de Vere; and Mary Sidney, Countess of Pembroke: all of them have been put forward as the real author of the plays. But why would they hide behind an anonymous actor? Who was the real Bard of Stratford? Why should we care? Mark Rylance is one of a number of leading actors who seriously question the idea that William Shakespeare was the man behind the thirty-seven plays that have moved, inspired and amazed generations. First performed at the Minerva Theatre, Chichester, in 2007, and subsequently on tour, Rylance?s provocative play introduces us to four candidates and their respective claims ? whilst asking fundamental questions about what makes a genius, and why it all matters anyway.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: I Am Shakespeare
• Publisher: Nick Hern Books
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1848422695
• ISBN 13: 9781848422698
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Good

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Synopsis

A dazzling dramatic exploration of the William Shakespeare authorship question, penned by one of the most renowned contemporary actors. Mark Rylance's provocative play introduces us to the authorship debate's main candidates and their respective claims—whilst asking fundamental questions about what makes a genius, and why it all matters anyway.

About the Author

Mark Rylance is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation. He has played many of the great Shakespearean roles, both for the Royal Shakespeare Company and as Artistic Director of Shakespeare’s Globe in London. He has won numerous awards in London and on Broadway, most famously for Jez Butterworth’s Jerusalem, in which he created the role of Johnny ‘Rooster’ Byron.