Jodi Picoult's "By Any Other Name": A Historical Mystery and a Modern Struggle

Author Jodi Picoult's new novel, "By Any Other Name," explores a captivating historical mystery: the possibility that Emilia Bassano, not William Shakespeare, penned some of his most famous plays. Picoult, in a recent short video, highlights the book's central theme – the struggle for recognition and the silencing of women's voices throughout history. The novel weaves together two narratives: one set in Elizabethan England, focusing on Bassano's fight against patriarchal constraints, and another set in the present day, featuring a descendant facing similar challenges. "It's a book for anyone who has ever had to fight to have their voice be heard," Picoult states in the video. This powerful message, coupled with the intriguing historical mystery, makes "By Any Other Name" a potential bestseller. The book promises to spark discussions about gender inequality, authorship, and the enduring power of storytelling.

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Author Jodi Picoult Claims Shakespeare Isn’t Real, Says a Woman Wrote His Plays Instead

Jodi Picoult reportedly claimed Shakespeare isn't real in March 2025, after previously stating that Emilia Bassano wrote some of his plays.