In “Shakespeare”, Bill Bryson explores what we actually know about the Bard. It turns out that we know very little, including how he spelt his name.

There is very little documentary evidence for anything much, and most of the known “facts” about his life date from long after his death.

The book is a good read, I prefer Bryson’s non-fiction works in general and this one is no exception. It’s shorter than most of his books, but enjoyable none the less.

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