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The Shakespeare Fraud: The Politics behind the pen
Did William Shakspere from Stratford write the plays and poetry credited to Shakespeare? This has been a contentious literary topic for over a century. Most experts heatedly deny there is any problem. Stanley Wells, former Chairman of The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust for 20 years and a world-recognized Shakespeare expert says, “I have never seen the slightest reason to doubt his authorship.” THE SHAKESPEARE FRAUD sees plenty of reasons and constructs a fascinating and absorbing story of a different author showing, from cradle to grave, how and why Edward de Vere, 17th Earl of Oxford, became Shakespeare. It’s a backstage story of dynastic political intrigue at the highest levels of Queen Elizabeth’s government, which drastically revises the involvement of the glove maker’s son from Stratford.
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141 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2016
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January 24, 2019
Fascinating Read and a Page-Turner
It helps to know some history of the English monarchy during the Elizabethan period before you dive into this easily read and we'll organized argument supporting the belief held by many scholars that Edward de Vere was the author of William Shakespeare's body of works. I do not see how anyone could doubt it after the facts presented and explained with the corresponding date line as substantial evidence of the increasingly accepted theory that de Vere was the true author. This book will lead you to investigate further if you have ever questioned the authorship of the genius behind the words.
It helps to know some history of the English monarchy during the Elizabethan period before you dive into this easily read and we'll organized argument supporting the belief held by many scholars that Edward de Vere was the author of William Shakespeare's body of works. I do not see how anyone could doubt it after the facts presented and explained with the corresponding date line as substantial evidence of the increasingly accepted theory that de Vere was the true author. This book will lead you to investigate further if you have ever questioned the authorship of the genius behind the words.
July 5, 2024
Who Wrote What
I have followed, read and studied the question of The Shakespeare Fraud for sometime. Probably not to the extent that Ted Story has. There has always been some doubt in my mind as to its veracity. But Ted Story has removed my doubt. His research is very thorough and his time line style is extremely helpful putting things straight in the reader’s mind. Story’s narrative is not an oversimplification, but rather a concise, specific telling of the facts. If you have been wrestling with the Bard’s identity I believe you will Mr Story’s work to be the one which settles the question for you.
I have followed, read and studied the question of The Shakespeare Fraud for sometime. Probably not to the extent that Ted Story has. There has always been some doubt in my mind as to its veracity. But Ted Story has removed my doubt. His research is very thorough and his time line style is extremely helpful putting things straight in the reader’s mind. Story’s narrative is not an oversimplification, but rather a concise, specific telling of the facts. If you have been wrestling with the Bard’s identity I believe you will Mr Story’s work to be the one which settles the question for you.
July 15, 2019
Well done!
Totally engrossing and totally convincing. It answers the question of why Southampton was imprisoned in 1604 but realeased the next day and subsequently treated with great deference by James. You gotta love Southampton, while Essex was alive he was a true friend, loyal to the end and in complete disdain of the Cecils. Marry a girl from those vipers with god knows who for a father in law, never!Thank you so much for explaining the messages in the Sonnets, brilliant! I love this book.
Totally engrossing and totally convincing. It answers the question of why Southampton was imprisoned in 1604 but realeased the next day and subsequently treated with great deference by James. You gotta love Southampton, while Essex was alive he was a true friend, loyal to the end and in complete disdain of the Cecils. Marry a girl from those vipers with god knows who for a father in law, never!Thank you so much for explaining the messages in the Sonnets, brilliant! I love this book.
May 22, 2021
Very good work that makes a lot of sense. However we need to know who Edward de Vere’s real parents were. Because he was placed with the 16thearl of Oxford asa foster child along with his half sister Mary Seymour, orphaned in 1548 afterthe death of her parents Catherine Parr and Thomas Seymour, both children were ThomasSeymours, with different mothers. Edwards mother was a very young princess Elizabeth!!! And he was the first Tudor prince, and yes he is also the father of Southampton! Incest!! You can’t avoid it when you delve into this story!
September 8, 2024
Badly written rubbish
THis book is based on hearsay and legend, with lots of supposition and fake news. There is an overwhelming amount of evidence that Shakespeare wrote his plays and sonnets, not least the First Folio, produced by two of his close theatre associates. If you want the evdence, read Bill Bryson's much better book on Shakespeare.
THis book is based on hearsay and legend, with lots of supposition and fake news. There is an overwhelming amount of evidence that Shakespeare wrote his plays and sonnets, not least the First Folio, produced by two of his close theatre associates. If you want the evdence, read Bill Bryson's much better book on Shakespeare.
August 27, 2024
The clincher
By now I have read more on the Oxfordian hypothesis than I care to remember, and it is the only option that makes sense to me. Still, this book, short and sweet, nails down so many picayune details, I think this completely clinches it. See for yourself, it is an enjoyable read regardless, but I cannot entertain anything but Oxfordian authorship.
By now I have read more on the Oxfordian hypothesis than I care to remember, and it is the only option that makes sense to me. Still, this book, short and sweet, nails down so many picayune details, I think this completely clinches it. See for yourself, it is an enjoyable read regardless, but I cannot entertain anything but Oxfordian authorship.
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