The Shakespeare Conspiracy?

Abstract

In the centuries since the works of William Shakespeare were written, there has been doubt cast on the authorship of the thirty-seven plays and one hundred and fifty-four sonnets which bear his name. This controversy may be of interest to young adults who are intrigued by the elements of mystery and conspiracy that are brought up when debating the authenticity of Shakespeare as the actual author. They may feel compelled to learn more about history and literature in general in order to form their own opinion on the topic. As such, having a broad understanding of this debate will be of value to librarians should they be consulted on the issue.