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Cover; Title page; Contents; Introduction; Production Note; Characters and Original Production; Act One; Act Two; Parallelisms Between the Writing of Bacon and Shakespeare; About the Author; Copyright and Performing Rights Information;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 anonymou. 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 Chichester Festival Theatre in 2007, 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. 'Witty, gloriously funny and wonderfully well-written... the best thing I have seen for years' The Stage I Am Shakespeare Is Mark Rylance's Fascinating, Witty And Characteristically Exuberant Dramatic Contribution To 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? 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 Chichester Festival Theatre In 2007, Rylance's Provocative Play Introduces Us To The Main Candidates And Their Respective Claims Whilst Asking Fundamental Questions About What Makes A Genius, And Why It All Matters Anyway. Mark Rylance.