Is Shakespeare Dead, Mark Twain explores the controversy surrounding the authorship of William Shakespeare’s works. This essay is a humorous and sceptical examination of the traditional attribution of the plays and poems to Shakespeare of Stratford-upon-Avon. Twain uses his trademark wit and irony to question the scant evidence supporting Shakespeare’s literary authorship, aligning himself with those who doubt that the man from Stratford wrote the plays. This work is celebrated for its playful yet provocative approach to a longstanding literary debate, appealing to readers who appreciate Twain’s unique blend of humour and critique.
