Shakespeare's Authorship Debate

The discussion delves into the intriguing possibility that Shakespeare may not have penned the works attributed to him, despite his existence as a businessman in Stratford. Notable figures, including Twain and Freud, have questioned his authorship, leading to speculation about alternative writers, with Sir Roger Bacon emerging as a serious contender. The absence of references to his literary works in his will and the lack of tributes at his death fuel the mystery surrounding his legacy.