William Allan Neilson’s The Facts About Shakespeare offers a concise, scholarly account of what documentary evidence actually reveals about the life of William Shakespeare, separating established fact from legend and speculation. The book covers the Stratford records, the London theatrical world, the publication history of the plays and sonnets, and the key biographical documents.
Written as an authoritative corrective to both fanciful biography and anti-Stratfordian theories, it remains a useful primer for anyone seeking a grounded understanding of what is known — and not known — about England’s greatest playwright. Download the free EPUB for a clear-eyed scholarly account of Shakespeare’s life.