Did William Shakespeare really write his plays?

Most scholars accept that William Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon, and spent time acting in London before returning to Stratford, where he lived until his death in 1616. read more

That’s because of the release of the new movie Anonymous (in theaters October 28), a period historical thriller, directed by Roland Emmerich (The Day After Tomorrow, Independence Day) and based on the theory that someone else wrote the plays normally attributed to Shakespeare. read more

Definitive details about William Shakespeare are sparse, and mostly give us the bullet points of his life. He was born in Stratford-upon-Avon to parents John Shakespeare and Mary (née Arden). read more