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Synopsis
Nothing like the sun is an act of homage to William Shakepeare and attempts to answer certain questions about the enigmatic poet's love-life, as well as the relationship of this love-life to his work. Was, for instance, his love for the Earl of South Hampton really platonic? Did he love Anne, his wife? Who was the Dark Lady, whose eyes (as described negatively, by Shakespeare himself) give the novel it's title? Why - in the mddle of the road of life - did he suddenly cease to be "sweet Master Shakespeare" and become instead the purveyor of a dark and nasty vision of the world? Everything here could have happened and quite probably did.
Nothing Like the Sun: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This literary exploration of Shakespeare's love life includes mature romantic and sexual content, examinations of infidelity and complex relationships, and explores bisexuality through the lens of the Earl of Southampton relationship.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, steamy sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include cheating and power imbalance.
Who'll love this
Adult readers interested in Shakespeare scholarship and historical mysteries about the Bard's personal life will find this biographical speculation compelling.