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Testimony of the Sonnets as to the Authorship of the Shakespearean Plays and Poems

By Jesse Johnson
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The book argues that the sonnets should be read literally as expressions of their author's real emotions and circumstances; through close readings it contends the poems point to a younger intimate and an author older than the man commonly credited, and presents direct textual passages that the author interprets as excluding the accredited playwright. It contrasts the autobiographical claims of the sonnets with the accepted biography, examines groups of sonnets addressing a rival poet and memorial themes, summarizes the evidence against conventional authorship attribution, and concludes with a compact restatement and an appendix.

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Jesse Johnson

Jesse Johnson is an author known for his work "Testimony of the Sonnets as to the Authorship of the Shakespearean Plays and Poems." In this book, Johnson explores the intricate relationship between the sonnets attributed to William Shakespeare and the authorship of his plays and poems. His analysis contributes to the ongoing discourse surrounding Shakespearean authorship, a topic that has intrigued scholars and enthusiasts alike. While Johnson's literary presence may not be as widely recognized as some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the field of literary criticism offer valuable insights into the complexities of Shakespeare's work.

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