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The Shakespeare authorship debate continues to rage unabated.

The traditional camp (Stratfordian's) maintain that the famous Bard was indeed a poet, playwright and an actor. Critics known as "Oxfordian's" argue that a more likely contender may have been Edward De Vere (1550-1604), Christopher Marlowe, Sir Francis Bacon, Derby or even Queen Elizabeth herself!

William Shakespeare - The reasons most academics believe the Bard authored his own work.

Oxford Arguments - Arguments against Shakespeare.

Edward De Vere - The case for Edward De Vere as the real author.

Sir Francis Bacon - Evidence for this colorful figure.

Christopher Marlowe - Arguments for and against this would-be replacement.

Derby - The facts for William Stanley as the real author.

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