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

The Alleged Vandalism At Stratford-On-Avon is a book written by Sidney Lee in 1903. The book is a detailed account of the alleged vandalism that occurred in the Holy Trinity Church in Stratford-upon-Avon, England. The vandalism was said to have taken place in 1794, when a man named William Henry Ireland claimed to have discovered a number of documents and manuscripts written by William Shakespeare. The alleged documents included letters, poems, and even a play. However, many experts quickly questioned the authenticity of the documents, and it was eventually revealed that they were forgeries created by Ireland himself. In this book, Sidney Lee provides a thorough examination of the events surrounding the alleged vandalism and forgery. He discusses the motives behind Ireland's actions and the methods he used to create the forgeries. Lee also explores the reactions of the public and the literary community to the discovery of the documents, as well as the subsequent revelations of their falsity. Overall, The Alleged Vandalism At Stratford-On-Avon is a fascinating look at one of the most notorious literary hoaxes in history. It provides a detailed and insightful analysis of the events and people involved, and sheds light on the ways in which forgeries and hoaxes can impact the world of literature and scholarship.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.