The Alleged Vandalism At Stratford-On-Avon (1903)

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Focusing on a notorious literary hoax, this book delves into the alleged vandalism at Holy Trinity Church in 1794, where William Henry Ireland claimed to have found Shakespearean documents. Sidney Lee meticulously analyzes the forgeries created by Ireland, revealing his motives and methods, while also documenting the reactions from the public and literary circles. Through this exploration, the work highlights the significant impact of forgeries on literature and scholarship, making it a compelling study of deception in literary history.