oxford theory

Presents evidence that the writings attributed to William Shakespeare were in fact written by Elizabethan court playwright Edward de Vere, Earl of Oxford, and chronicles the life and writing career of de Vere.

Professor James Shapiro examines the true identity of William Shakespeare, provides evidence he believes supports his contention that William Shakespeare of Stratford-upon-Avon wrote the plays, and discusses the significance of the authorship controversy.

Summarizes and analyzes the arguments regarding the Shakespeare authorship controversy.