Who really wrote the plays attributed to Shakespeare?
Resources to help guide you through the Shakespeare authorship debate and information on the growing list of candidates vying for the title of 'The Bard', including the Earl of Oxford, Francis Bacon, Christopher Marlowe, the Earl of Derby, and even Queen Elizabeth I herself.
Authorship Debate: Did Shakespeare Really Write the Plays?
Who Was the Real Shakespeare? Find out...
Who Was the Real Shakespeare? Find out...
Mary Sidney
Robin P. Williams presents evidence that Mary Sidney Herbert, the Countess of Pembroke, wrote the works attributed to William Shakespeare.
Robin P. Williams presents evidence that Mary Sidney Herbert, the Countess of Pembroke, wrote the works attributed to William Shakespeare.
36 Plays in Search of an Author
This article explores the "abundant and conclusive" evidence proving that Shakespeare wrote Shakespeare.
This article explores the "abundant and conclusive" evidence proving that Shakespeare wrote Shakespeare.
About Delia Salter Bacon
A profile of Delia Salter Bacon, one of the earliest to argue that William Shakespeare of Stratford might not be the author of the works attributed to him.
A profile of Delia Salter Bacon, one of the earliest to argue that William Shakespeare of Stratford might not be the author of the works attributed to him.
Alas! poor Shakespeare: Society debates authorship
A report on the 21st annual convention of the Shakespeare Oxford Society.
A report on the 21st annual convention of the Shakespeare Oxford Society.
The Case for Oxford
A lengthy article from the Atlantic Monthly supporting the 17th Earl of Oxford.
A lengthy article from the Atlantic Monthly supporting the 17th Earl of Oxford.
The Case for Shakespeare
Examines the origins of the fledgling cult of "Bardolatry" and argues that the volume of possible candidates proves that not one is unique.
Examines the origins of the fledgling cult of "Bardolatry" and argues that the volume of possible candidates proves that not one is unique.
Conspiracy Theory
William F. Buckley, Jr. asks the questions about the Shakespeare authorship debate that are on everyone's mind.
William F. Buckley, Jr. asks the questions about the Shakespeare authorship debate that are on everyone's mind.
The Essays of Francis Bacon
Read Bacon's work yourself and decide if he could have authored Shakespeare's masterpieces.
Read Bacon's work yourself and decide if he could have authored Shakespeare's masterpieces.
The Ever Reader
Detailed and scholarly essays and articles about the authorship debate.
Detailed and scholarly essays and articles about the authorship debate.
A Mock Trial to Determine Authorship
A wonderful examination of the claim that Oxford wrote Shakespeare's works. The jury finally declares Shakespeare the true author.
A wonderful examination of the claim that Oxford wrote Shakespeare's works. The jury finally declares Shakespeare the true author.
Much Ado About Nothing
"Why Shakespeare was not, is not, and never will be the Earl of Oxford."
"Why Shakespeare was not, is not, and never will be the Earl of Oxford."
The Queen's Worm
Richard Whalen answers the question, "Why does it matter who wrote the plays?", in this essay from the Edward de Vere Studies Conference.
Richard Whalen answers the question, "Why does it matter who wrote the plays?", in this essay from the Edward de Vere Studies Conference.
Oxford's Literary Reputation
Details on the literary career of the Earl of Oxford.
Details on the literary career of the Earl of Oxford.
The Place 2 Be
A summary of the issues involved in the authorship debate, in Q&A format.
A summary of the issues involved in the authorship debate, in Q&A format.
Shakespeare Authorship Roundtable
Quotes from famous authors who had their doubts that Shakespeare wrote Shakespeare.
Quotes from famous authors who had their doubts that Shakespeare wrote Shakespeare.
Shake-n-Bacon
An Authorship Analysis of Francis Bacon as William Shakespeare.
An Authorship Analysis of Francis Bacon as William Shakespeare.
Shakespeare is Secure
A wonderful essay from the PBS archive arguing that Shakespeare definitely wrote the plays.
A wonderful essay from the PBS archive arguing that Shakespeare definitely wrote the plays.
The Stratford Monument
An essay exploring the possible hidden meanings in the inscription on the Stratford monument.
An essay exploring the possible hidden meanings in the inscription on the Stratford monument.
Summary of Baconian Evidence for Authorship
More information on the Shakespeare authorship debate. The summary of evidence to support the theory that Bacon wrote Shakespeare is good but not that extensive.
More information on the Shakespeare authorship debate. The summary of evidence to support the theory that Bacon wrote Shakespeare is good but not that extensive.
Uncovering Shakespeare
A lengthy transcription of a three-hour videoconference about the authorship debate - a great resource.
A lengthy transcription of a three-hour videoconference about the authorship debate - a great resource.
Volker Multhopp's Authorship Page
Claims that 17th Earl of Oxford is the author of the plays and sonnets. Also lists a good "Who's Who of Shakespeare's World".
Claims that 17th Earl of Oxford is the author of the plays and sonnets. Also lists a good "Who's Who of Shakespeare's World".
Writing's on the wall for Shakespeare
Claims that handwriting experts can prove that Bacon wrote the plays attributed to Shakespeare.
Claims that handwriting experts can prove that Bacon wrote the plays attributed to Shakespeare.