Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
What is the Shakespeare authorship debate?
Position1 of 2

The case for Shakespeare being the author

This position makes the case that William Shakespeare himself wrote the works attributed to him. It argues there is ample evidence for his authorship—not least that his name appears on the plays and poems—and that doubts about it rest on speculation rather than proof.

Supporting arguments · 1

  1. Shakespeare's name is on the plays and poems attributed to him
    During a time when it wasn't common practice for an author to include a name on a play or poem, Shakespeare is named as the author on the work attributed to him.