Shakeys Madness, Robert Boog
Shakeys Madness, Robert Boog
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Shakey's Madness
Does a Mental Disorder Reveal the "Real" William Shakespeare?

Author: Robert Boog

Narrator: Robert Boog

Unabridged: 3 hr 52 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 06/30/2021


Synopsis

'Shakey's Madness' is a well-researched, lively, and well rounded argument around the "real" author of 'The First Folio'. Using academic resources including The Folger Shakespeare Library, the author sets out his hypothesis that the real author of the work currently attributed to William Shakespeare may have experienced bipolar affective disorder, and this information may help us to uncover his identity. It is a fresh take on the authorship question. It even explains the possible involvement of Sir Thomas North. I can't say I've ever particularly doubted that Shakespeare's work was written by William Shakespeare; that is I was familiar with the theory that the canon were written by someone else, it had just never interested me enough to look into it. I was curious about 'Shakey's Madness' as a neutral observer, and I found that the author formed his arguments in a way that was entertaining and interesting. At times it reminded me of a university essay, with references to academics and further sources but I found it easy to follow along with. I feel this would be an interesting read regardless of which side of this particular argument you fall. Yes, there will always be those who will claim that Shakespeare could be self-taught like Lincoln or DaVinci and not need college or schooling, but this is a book that curves. It asks about all the fainting that happens in the Shakespeare canon. Fainting that is not only found in his plays, but his poetry too.This audio book is narrated by the author who shares his own personal stories along with why people have doubted the man from Stratford, and why the Oxfordian argument makes sense. You might also learn something about the alarming rise of bipolar II affective disorder along the way. Listeners will be reminded to take out their trash bins for hell hath no fury of a woman left with too much trash.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Steven on March 02, 2021

Great book for newcomers to the Shakespeare Authorship Question and students wanting to learn about the greatest literary mystery of all time. Robert Boog describes the dilemma quite well and accessibly, while also putting forth a new angle of Shakespearean authorship that further points to the true......more

Goodreads review by Maya on July 14, 2021

Check out this review and more on my blog, Maya’s Reviews. --- Read my full review of Shakey's Madness by Robert Boog here. Thank you to Robert Boog for providing me with a copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review. --- // Quick Review // 4/5 Stars Shakey’s Madness, a novel discussing the theory......more

Goodreads review by Bailey on April 14, 2021

I can definitely relate to some of the thoughts, feelings and questions asked in this book, as I, too, have a mental illness. It is refreshing to read a book that I feel understands me in some respect. I really like it. Thanks for writing it......more

Goodreads review by Adam on March 03, 2021

Robert Boog investigates the history of William Shakespeare and presents convincing evidence that he may not have been the author of the many classic plays and poems of the 16th and 17th Centuries.  Scholars do not know much about Shakespeare's personal life. There are rumors that William Shakespear......more