Who wrote Shakespeare?
Introduction
The Shakespeare authorship question refers to a controversial argument in the realms of arts and literature that someone else other than William Shakespeare of Stratford-upon-Avon composed the numerous works accredited to him as shown in most books of history. Anti-Stratfordian theorists allege that the original author of the works used Shakespeare as a pen name thereby shielding his or her identity (Shapiro 56). Such dissenting viewpoints arise from theorists who have sighted numerous reasons some that point to William Shakespeare. Despite the growing number of those who share such ideas and the controversies, they have since elicited, scholarly evidence continue to show that the viewpoint is a fringe belief …show more content…
On March 15, 1595, the company’s treasurer paid William Kempe William Shakespeare & Richard Burbage servants to the Lord Chamberleyne" for taking part in a performance at a court in Greenwich on 26th and 27th December 1594. The company’s playlists also show William Shakespeare as a principal actor in some of the plays. The cast list of Every Man in His Humor, a play by Ben Johnson performed in 1598 included Will Kempe, Will Shakespeare, and Aug Philips among other actors (Edmondson and Stanley 34). William Shakespeare, the famous British actor, was the William Shakespeare of Stratford-upon-Avon
Proving that William Shakespeare the actor was the William Shakespeare of Stratford-upon-Avon is integral in proving that he was the author of both the plays and poem. Historical evidence shows that indeed William Shakespeare was a famous actor who wrote plays and acted for the same company. Changes in the life of William Shakespeare of Stratford-upon-Avon prove his stature in the society as a celebrated famous actor. John Shakespeare was an ambitious man who had applied to get the title “gentleman” given his improving fortunes in the society. However, his bid was unsuccessful. Later in 1596 after the success of William Shakespeare, John reapplied for the coat of arms and succeeded thus earning the title “gentleman” both for him and for his
Introduction
The Shakespeare authorship question refers to a controversial argument in the realms of arts and literature that someone else other than William Shakespeare of Stratford-upon-Avon composed the numerous works accredited to him as shown in most books of history. Anti-Stratfordian theorists allege that the original author of the works used Shakespeare as a pen name thereby shielding his or her identity (Shapiro 56). Such dissenting viewpoints arise from theorists who have sighted numerous reasons some that point to William Shakespeare. Despite the growing number of those who share such ideas and the controversies, they have since elicited, scholarly evidence continue to show that the viewpoint is a fringe belief …show more content…
On March 15, 1595, the company’s treasurer paid William Kempe William Shakespeare & Richard Burbage servants to the Lord Chamberleyne" for taking part in a performance at a court in Greenwich on 26th and 27th December 1594. The company’s playlists also show William Shakespeare as a principal actor in some of the plays. The cast list of Every Man in His Humor, a play by Ben Johnson performed in 1598 included Will Kempe, Will Shakespeare, and Aug Philips among other actors (Edmondson and Stanley 34). William Shakespeare, the famous British actor, was the William Shakespeare of Stratford-upon-Avon
Proving that William Shakespeare the actor was the William Shakespeare of Stratford-upon-Avon is integral in proving that he was the author of both the plays and poem. Historical evidence shows that indeed William Shakespeare was a famous actor who wrote plays and acted for the same company. Changes in the life of William Shakespeare of Stratford-upon-Avon prove his stature in the society as a celebrated famous actor. John Shakespeare was an ambitious man who had applied to get the title “gentleman” given his improving fortunes in the society. However, his bid was unsuccessful. Later in 1596 after the success of William Shakespeare, John reapplied for the coat of arms and succeeded thus earning the title “gentleman” both for him and for his