Shakespeare is quite the myth. Many believe that he could possibly be a fake. It is known that Shakespeare's father was a glover who could not write. In fact he marked an "X" when signing documents. So why would Shakespeare be able to write with such ease and grace?
There is a theory that a man by the name of Edward DeVere is the true artist behind these great works of literature. DeVere was a nobleman, but because Shakespeare often ridiculed the upper class in his works, one may find it easy to understand why DeVere would go to such great lengths to hide his identity. Furthermore, DeVere spent a significant time in Italy and Europe, supporting again the idea that DeVere is the author since many of Shakespeare's works take place in Venice and other European locations.
I believe we (and I am talking about my generation) have been handed
down by past generations an ugly reputation of Shakespeare himself.
Every time his name is mentioned in a crowd of teenagers a shriek of
horror is bound to emerge. This is not our fault however because we
have merely been bequeathed this terrible reputation.
I think I finally understand that Shakespeare cannot be taken seriously. I believe that by not taking his works seriously, one is able to understand the true meanings of his timeless themes. I certainly do not mean that one should merely glide over this literature, but to find those meanings that truly speak to them.
Duck Duck Go
http://www.field-of-themes.com/shakespeare/essays/Emanormyth.htm
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Shakespeare
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