The Confessions Of William-Henry Ireland: Containing The Particulars Of His Fabrication Of The Shakespeare Manuscripts

By William Henry Ireland

Book Overview

The Confessions of William-Henry Ireland is a book written by W. H. Ireland that provides a detailed account of his fabrication of the Shakespeare manuscripts. The book is a memoir of sorts, in which Ireland describes how he came to create the forgeries, the methods he used, and the reactions he received from the literary community. Ireland was a young man in the late 18th century who was obsessed with Shakespeare and his works. He began forging documents purportedly written by the famous playwright, including letters, manuscripts, and even an entire play. Ireland's forgeries were so convincing that they were initially accepted as genuine by many experts in the field. However, as time went on, doubts began to arise about the authenticity of the documents. Eventually, Ireland was exposed as a fraud, and his reputation was ruined. In the Confessions, he details the events leading up to his fabrication of the Shakespeare manuscripts, as well as the aftermath of the scandal.The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the mind of a forger, as well as the literary culture of the late 18th century. It is a cautionary tale about the dangers of obsession and the consequences of deceit. Overall, the Confessions of William-Henry Ireland is a compelling read for anyone interested in Shakespeare, literary history, or the psychology of forgery.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1430484306
• ISBN13: 9781430484301
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 344 Pages
• Weight: 1.11 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"