Author: Obeid Al Marri
Greetings and salutations fellow bloggers and blogerettes, in this blog, I’ll be discussing the controversial topic of Shakespeare’s literature authorship. I would like to pose this question to YOU my fellow blogger, did he really write his own plays?... I mean that seems blasphemous to even mention or slip of my tongue but when we question everything, we get answers as so it is said “The only stupid question is the one left unasked”. Firstly, as always, let me provide you with an understanding of what an authorship is.
Authorship is defined as the origin or originator of a written work, plan, or any form of documentation. Authorship provides the creator of the work full control over who is to use his work and who couldn't Now, did Shakespeare of Stratford-upon-Avon wrote the works attributed to him? This topic causes great controversy for the SOLE reason that it diminishes any form of respect of Shakespeare’s work as individuals could possibly refer to him as what kids would call today, “A copycat”. This is where the Anti-Stradfordians come in! No they are not a cult that believe in UFOs of some sort but are the adherents of the various alternative authorship related theories claim that Shakespeare as we know him was front to shield the identity of other authors or directors for the reason that their works of literacy would present themes not accepted in their society. 
Most academics, literature fanatics will most certainly agree that YES William Shakespeare did compose Shakespeare. Provided evidence can only benefit Shakespeare as documentations such as his birth / marriage certificate, the changing of his families coat of arms are all but present that diminish the thoughts of the deviant few that still believe Shakespeare was an anonymous figure that “suddenly and discreetly” composed prominent works of art not realizing his significance in present times. Various Arguments arose of this issue that focus on aspect of his work and the slight possibilities that could diminish the title of Shakespeare’s authorship of his works. Such subtopics include: (The spelling, Education, illiteracy, Reputation, lack of personal records arguments) Further Details could be found here à (http://goo.gl/1dFrK)
More of a visual learner, Here, Watch this video that discusses the facts and documentations of this authorship issue: (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOhbGny9TMA)
Personal Response:
The issue is not whether Shakespeare wrote his works. The real question is this: did a man named Shakespeare go to London, change his name to Shakespeare, write magnificent works without leaving a trace, and then return to Stratford, change his name back to Shakespeare, and then continue to his death as if none of it had ever happened. Or did a nobleman by the name of Edward de Vere use the pen-name William Shake-Speare to publish propaganda in favor of his choice to succeed Queen Elizabeth. The first choice offers a mystery that can only be covered by invoking the weasel word "genius", while the second offers us a clear path to understanding not only the works of Shakespeare, but the real world of high-stakes politics in which they are set. I personally would like to believe that William Shakespeare was INDEED an actual individual that composed very prominent and outstanding works of literature during his time in this life. But, the thought still surfaces my mind, was there really a William Shakespeare?
And to conclude this Blog, here is your weekly fact dosage:
Did you know!
Shakespeare’s Plays were performed only in the afternoon, by daylight.
And…
Macbeth is thought to be one of the most produced plays ever, with a performance beginning somewhere in the world every four hours! (DAMN!)
Farewell, fair cruelty.
