Shakespeare Forgeries in the Revels Accounts
"Shakespere Forgeries in the Revels Accounts" is a rigorous and detailed examination of one of the most controversial episodes in Shakespearean scholarship. Written by the renowned bibliographer and handwriting expert Samuel Tannenbaum, this work delves into the authenticity of documents attributed to the Master of the Revels during the Elizabethan and Jacobean eras. Specifically, it scrutinizes the entries for 1604-05 and 1611-12, which provide crucial dating evidence for some of William Shakespeare's most significant plays, including "Othello," "The Tempest," and "The Winter's Tale."
Tannenbaum employs a meticulous paleographic analysis to challenge the validity of these records, which had been the subject of intense debate among 19th and early 20th-century scholars. Through a close study of ink, penmanship, and historical context, the author presents a compelling argument regarding the potential fabrication of these accounts. This volume serves as a vital resource for students of literary history, bibliography, and the enduring mysteries surrounding the Shakespearean canon. It highlights the importance of forensic scholarship in the preservation and interpretation of historical literary documents.
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