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The Mystery of Shakespeare's Missing Manuscripts
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17:19 - 24:25 (07:05)

Despite being one of the most widely studied and celebrated literary figures in history, the question of what happened to Shakespeare's many manuscripts and personal effects has remained a mystery. While some believe that his family simply didn't have the means or inclination to preserve them, others wonder if there might be more nefarious forces at play.

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Despite being one of the greatest writers in history, little is known of William Shakespeare's personal life due to his family line ending with his granddaughter and not having a family home to pass down his belongings, as other writers of his time had.
17:19 - 20:24 (03:04)
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William Shakespeare
Summary

Despite being one of the greatest writers in history, little is known of William Shakespeare's personal life due to his family line ending with his granddaughter and not having a family home to pass down his belongings, as other writers of his time had.

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The Mystery of Shakespeare's Missing Manuscripts
Episode
Did Shakespeare really write all that stuff?
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Let's Start a Coup is a podcast that goes deep into a story that has been buried for nearly a century.
20:24 - 24:25 (04:01)
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Let's Start a Coup
Summary

Let's Start a Coup is a podcast that goes deep into a story that has been buried for nearly a century. The hosts take a darkly comedic and occasionally ridiculous deep dive into this story, which includes KGB agents, mystics, and a Frank Lloyd Wright commune.

Chapter
The Mystery of Shakespeare's Missing Manuscripts
Episode
Did Shakespeare really write all that stuff?
Podcast
Stuff You Should Know