Is it true that Bacon is the real Shakespeare?

[Gary]

Eric wrote: "They're publicity stunts to bump up revenues in the cottage industries that are Shakespeare, Cervantes, etc. Don't get distracted. Read the novel, read the plays. The rest is sound and fury, signifying nothing."

My favorite one of these conspiracies is that Queen Elizabeth was really the author of Shakespeare's work.

[Eric]

Gary wrote: "Eric wrote: "They're publicity stunts to bump up revenues in the cottage industries that are Shakespeare, Cervantes, etc. Don't get distracted. Read the novel, read the plays. The rest is sound and..."

I have to admit, for a while, I bought the theory that Edward de Vere, the 17th Earl of Oxford, was Shakespeare. I kept my receipt so I got my money back.

Sorry for the late reply.

[Darjeeling]

No, but it is delicious.

[Jennifer]

I am thankful that this discussion was started! I am currently reading Romeo and Juliet with my 9th grade students and they are constantly asking if Shakespeare was real or not. (One class in particular loves to speculate conspiracy with just about anything). Now I have some good stuff to show to them and perhaps have our own debate/discussion!