Selects: Did Shakespeare really write all that stuff?
Summary
Josh and Chuck explore the Shakespeare authorship question, debating whether William Shakespeare wrote his works or if nobles like Francis Bacon or Edward de Vere did. They examine evidence such as Shakespeare’s education, the lack of personal manuscripts, and the First Folio. The hosts discuss various theories, including the Oxfordian and Marlovian camps, while noting the lack of definitive proof for any side.
Topics discussed
Intro and Ad Breaks
Introduction to the Shakespeare Authorship Question
The Case for William Shakespeare of Stratford
Shakespeare's Education and Early Life
Contemporary Evidence and the 'Upstart Crow'
The Missing Manuscripts and Shakespeare's Will
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Spelling Variations of Shakespeare's Name
Arguments Regarding Shakespeare's Knowledge and Imagination
The Shakespeare Portrait and Tomb Controversy
The First Folio and Ben Jonson's Praise
Delia Bacon and the Origins of Authorship Doubt
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Alternative Candidates: Oxford, Bacon, and Marlowe
Theories Involving Women and Black Authors
The Ogburn Trial and Coat of Arms Controversy
Conclusion and Listener Email
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