Although widely considered a hoax, this purported autobiography of the greatest playwright in the English language offers tantalizing glimpses into the life and times of William Shakespeare. Alexander's careful analysis and contextualization of the text makes this book a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts alike. This book is a fascinating exploration of one of literature's enduring mysteries.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.