Chapter
The Conspiracy Theories About William Shakespeare's Identity
46:13 - 51:32 (05:18)
This podcast episode explores the conspiracy theories surrounding William Shakespeare's identity and attribution of his plays to other writers, including Christopher Marlowe and even women writers. It also delves into the comparisons between Marlowe's and Shakespeare's poetry and styles of writing.
Clips
The details surrounding Marlowe's death have led to conspiracy theories that Marlowe faked his own death and continued writing under Shakespeare's name.
46:13 - 51:32 (05:18)
Shakespeare, Christopher Marlowe, Poetry
Summary
The details surrounding Marlowe's death have led to conspiracy theories that Marlowe faked his own death and continued writing under Shakespeare's name. However, Marlowe's poetry lacks the humanism and humor present in Shakespeare's plays.