002 - Introduction

Dive into the intriguing world of the doubtfully Shakespearian plays with this captivating Librivox project. The editor aims to present a comprehensive text, enriched with critical insights, of those plays that can reasonably be considered part of the Shakespeare Apocrypha. In this episode, we explore the Preface and Introduction, where 42 potential candidates are meticulously narrowed down to 14 plays deemed worthy of inclusion. These selections, grounded in both reason and tradition, pave the way for a deeper understanding of Shakespeares literary legacy. While the full texts of these plays are not included here, you can look forward to individual Librivox performances of works like The Two Noble Kinsmen and The Birth of Merlin, which are already available in our catalog. Join us for this enlightening journey into Shakespeares lesser-known works! - Summary by Author and Toddhw