The Shakespeare thefts
Eric Rasmussen (editor)
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The Shakespeare thefts
Published
2011
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Pages
228
ISBN-13
9780230109414
Description
"The first edition of Shakespeare's collected works, the First Folio, published in 1623, is one of the most valuable books in the world and has historically proven to be an attractive target for thieves. Of the 160 First Folios listed in a census of 1902, 14 were subsequently stolen-and only two of these were ever recovered. In his efforts to catalog all these precious First Folios, renowned Shakespeare scholar Eric Rasmussen embarked on a riveting journey around the globe, involving run-ins with heavily tattooed criminal street gangs in Tokyo, bizarre visits with eccentric, reclusive billionaires, and intense battles of wills with secretive librarians. He explores the intrigue surrounding the Earl of Pembroke, arguably Shakespeare's boyfriend, to whom the First Folio is dedicated and whose personal copy is still missing. He investigates the uncanny sequence of events in which a wealthy East Coast couple drowned in a boating accident and the next week their First Folio appeared for sale in Kansas. We hear about Folios that were censored, the pages ripped out of them, about a volume that was marked in red paint-or is it blood?-on every page; and of yet another that has a bullet lodged in its pages. Part literary detective story, part Shakespearean lore, The Shakespeare Thefts will charm the Bard's many fans"--
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The Shakespeare thefts?
This edition of The Shakespeare thefts has approximately 228 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The Shakespeare thefts?
For most readers, The Shakespeare thefts typically takes between 4h 45m and 3h 10m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 57,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 48m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 8 days • Estimated word count: 57,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of The Shakespeare thefts?
The estimated word count for The Shakespeare thefts is approximately 57,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of The Shakespeare thefts?
The Shakespeare thefts was written by Eric Rasmussen (editor).
When was The Shakespeare thefts published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2011. The original work may have been published on a different date.