There are SOME people who think William Shakespeare didn't actually write the plays he is so famous for... fuck 'em!!! However, to be fair, in this episode we will explain who they are and what they think (eye roll).
Can you tell what WE think by this explanation???
William Shakespeare's Plays Matter!!!!
Sources for Bardcast Episode 4: Was it Shakespeare?
Heather Wolfe, Adam G. Hooks, Erin A. McCarthy, Alan H. Nelson, et al at Shakespearedocumented@folger.edu
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