Description

The True Story of the Stratford Bust: A Contemporary Likeness of Shakespeare is a non-fiction book written by Charlotte Carmichael Stopes and originally published in 1904. The book explores the history and controversy surrounding the bust of William Shakespeare located in the Holy Trinity Church in Stratford-upon-Avon, England. Stopes delves into the origins of the bust, which was created in the 17th century, and the various theories and debates surrounding its authenticity as a true likeness of Shakespeare. She examines the historical evidence and compares the bust to other portraits and depictions of Shakespeare from the same time period. Stopes also provides a detailed account of the restoration and cleaning of the bust in the late 19th century and the subsequent controversy that arose over whether the restoration had altered the original appearance of the bust. Throughout the book, Stopes presents her own arguments and conclusions about the true likeness of Shakespeare and the validity of the Stratford bust. The True Story of the Stratford Bust is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the life and legacy of William Shakespeare and the history of his representations in art.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.