The Man Shakespeare and His Tragic Life Story

"The Man Shakespeare and His Tragic Life Story" by Frank Harris is an investigation into the life of William Shakespeare, claiming that his plays are a series of reflections on his own life. Harris sets out to offer a detailed picture of the playwright, suggesting that Shakespeare's own experiences are woven throughout his famous characters. The text reveals its purpose of digging into Shakespeare's plays to show how they connect to his life, feelings, and challenges. Harris points out different interpretations of Shakespeare over time, believing many miss the point of who he really was. He intends to explore characters like Hamlet and Macbeth, implying they mirror moments and aspects of Shakespeare's life and struggles. He wants to show Shakespeare as both a heroic and tragic figure, highlighting how his life and works still help us understand what it means to be human.