The Earl of Oxford and the Making of Shakespeare: The Literary Life of Edward de Vere in Context

by Richard Malim

The identity of Shakespeare, the most important poet and dramatist in the English language, has been debated for centuries. This historical work investigates the role of Edward de Vere, the 17th Earl of Oxford, establishing him as most likely the author of Shakespeare's literary oeuvre. Topics include the historical background of English literature from 1530 through 1575, major contemporary transitions in the theatre, and a linguistically rich...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786463139
• ISBN13: 9780786463138
• Release Date: January 2012
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 322 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.9" x 8.8"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher