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"The Dark Side of Shakespeare is an original and stimulating book that takes the authorship debate in unexpected new directions. Even those who reject its conclusions will find plenty to think about." -- Joseph Sobran, author, Alias Shakespeare
"The 'dark side' of the title refers to what Hess finds to be Oxford-Shakespeare's somewhat 'schizoid' persona: outwardly foppish, Italianate in artistic tastes, manners and dress, but also a gallant jouster, graceful dancer, musician, gifted poet, and playwright, and beloved patron of poets, actors, and writers of learned treatises and entertainments alike. Hess shows, however, that behind the scenes Oxford's activities as spy, intriguer, betrayer, smuggler, and gun-runner (possibly even assassin), can be documented.... Hess delves into the mirky waters of how Oxford applied these Machiavellian activities both at home and abroad... In truth, as sort of a 'Scarlet Pimpernel,'... These facts support Hess' hypothesis of Oxford's role as 'King-maker' in English and European politics (not just from his own power, but as a mover within a plausible alliance)!... the Earl of Oxford was an internationalist in his politics, playing on a field that crossed continental boundaries, 'dancing with Don Juan,' consorting with foreign monarchs, queens, and mistresses.... So, Oxf
- Format: Pocket/Paperback
- ISBN: 9780595293902
- Språk: Engelska
- Antal sidor: 676
- Utgivningsdatum: 2003-10-01
- Förlag: iUniverse