Shakespeare’s Forgotten Play Reexamined: New Study Identifies Him as the Main Author of Edward III

A new study has reignited interest in the authorship of Edward III, an English history play first published anonymously in 1596. Researchers argue that William Shakespeare was the play’s principal author, with fellow Elizabethan playwright Christopher Marlowe contributing significant sections.

🔍 What did the researchers find?

The research was conducted by Dr Rory Loughnane of the University of Kent and Professor Brett Greatley-Hirsch of the University of Leeds.

The scholars compared the language of Edward III with securely attributed works by ten playwrights active during the late 16th century. They used several forms of compu...