The book "Critics Against Shakespeare: Defense of the Accused" by the author Francis Asbury Smith is an important work devoted to the analysis of controversies and discussions that took place around the work of the outstanding English playwright William Shakespeare. The author carefully examines the arguments of critics and the controversies that accompanied Shakespeare's work, offering his vision and defending the literary legacy of the great writer. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Shakespeare's life and work, as well as for fans of literary studies and literary criticism. "Critics Against Shakespeare: Defense of the Accused" helps to better understand and appreciate the meaning and impact of the outstanding work of the talented English writer.