The True Story of the Stratford Bust: A Contemporary Likeness of Shakespeare (1904)

""The True Story of the Stratford Bust: A Contemporary Likeness of Shakespeare"" is a book written by Charlotte Carmichael Stopes in 1904. The book explores the history and significance of the bust of William Shakespeare located in the Holy Trinity Church in Stratford-upon-Avon, England. Stopes argues that the bust is not a posthumous likeness of Shakespeare, but rather a contemporary representation of the playwright created during his lifetime. She provides evidence and analysis to support her claim, including historical documents and comparisons to other portraits of Shakespeare. The book also delves into the cultural and artistic context of the time period in which the bust was created, shedding light on the artistic techniques and conventions of the era. Overall, ""The True Story of the Stratford Bust"" offers a unique perspective on the life and legacy of one of the most celebrated playwrights in history.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.