…How Doubting the Bard Became the Biggest Taboo in Literature…

Shakespeare Was a Woman and Other Heresies is an intriguing exploration into the Shakespeare authorship question, narrated by Eunice Wong. Elizabeth Winkler investigates why doubting William Shakespeare’s authorship has become a taboo, revealing the complex forces of nationalism, religion, gender, and class that have shaped our perception of the Bard over the centuries. Through her captivating storytelling, Winkler takes listeners from London to Stratford-Upon-Avon to Washington, DC, as she examines the lives of those who may have written the plays, including a forgotten woman, a disgraced aristocrat, or even a government spy.

As she interviews scholars and skeptics alike, Winkler delves into larger questions about historical truth and how imperfections in human perception mold our understanding of the past. This audiobook not only invites listeners to reconsider the legacy of Shakespeare but also challenges us to reflect on what constitutes debate versus nonsense in literary history. With a lively narrative style, Shakespeare Was a Woman and Other Heresies offers a thought-provoking experience that will leave you questioning the very foundations of English literature.