Shakespeare was a Woman and Other Heresies

[Katy]

I’m listening to this audiobook by Elizabeth Winkler. I really like it. It reminds me a bit of The Da Vinci Code, with investigations into the past, hidden meanings and information in code, but with real people (1500’s and now) rather than creepy religious cults or current danger. It actually makes me want to read more Shakespeare. I had no idea there’s been a long history of questions about Shakespeare and whether he was the actual author of his writings. It’s quite fascinating. 

[Rosie_0801]

I finally got around to reading Germaine Greer's book on Shakespeare's wife this year and that was quite as much fun as I expected it to be.

[Katy]

2 hours ago, Rosie_0801 said:

I finally got around to reading Germaine Greer's book on Shakespeare's wife this year and that was quite as much fun as I expected it to be.

Oooh, thanks, I’ll look into that one today. 

[Spryte]

Thanks! Just bought it.

[Katy]

7 minutes ago, Spryte said:

Thanks! Just bought it.

OOOhh! I can't wait to hear if you like it as much as I did.  Feel free to chime in about everything.

[Grace Hopper]

That sounds good! Sadly my library does not have the audiobook. But I’ll add it to my list. 

[wintermom]

There's a British TV comedy called "Upstart Crow" about how friends, family, wife, historical cercumstances and an arch-rival infludenced Shakespeare to write his plays. It's very funny.