Shakespeare's Lost Years in London, 1586-1592

"Shakespeare's Lost Years in London, 1586-1592" by Arthur Acheson is a historical exploration of a mysterious time in the life of William Shakespeare. The book tries to shed light on Shakespeare's early days in London before he was famous. It looks at how Shakespeare might have been connected to important people like the Earl of Southampton, and how the London theater scene influenced him. Because not much is known about this period, the book uses clues and guesses to piece together Shakespeare's relationships with acting groups and rich supporters, arguing that the Earl of Southampton helped him a lot. The book also suggests that Shakespeare's plays changed during this time, becoming more serious as he grew as a writer.