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[close] Quite interesting and written in Bryson's distinctive style. The most amazing part is how little is actually known about the man. I particularly liked the final chapter which rips those who would attribute The Bard's work to his contemporaries. Sure, everybody loves a conspiracy, but embracing one perpetuated by a comely lunatic who divined her theories via intellectual osmosis is the height of ignorance. Is it that hard to accept the notion of genius in a bygone era?

Another reason to like this book: it is succinct (unlike some of Shakespeare's larger efforts)!