William Shakspere and Robert Greene : the evidence

In this compact study the author walks listeners through the bustling world of Elizabethan England, focusing on the real‑life figures who shaped its literary scene. By foregrounding documented facts rather than lingering legends, he paints a vivid picture of Shakespeare’s circle, including notable contemporaries such as Robert Greene, William Kemp, and Ben Jonson. The narrative stitches together court records, legal documents, and everyday accounts to give a grounded sense of the era’s cultural currents.

Rather than succumbing to romanticized speculation, the book strips away centuries of myth to reveal Shakespeare as a multifaceted man—a landowner, money lender, actor, and occasional litigant. The author’s clear, evidence‑based approach invites listeners to reconsider familiar stories while appreciating the ordinary details that defined his daily life. It serves as a concise, scholarly companion for anyone curious about the genuine person behind the works that still dominate the stage today.