Rollett, John M.. William Stanley as Shakespeare : evidence of authorship by the sixth Earl of Derby

Folger bibliographic ID: 341297
Folger call number: PR2947.S73 R65 2015
Folger holdings ID: 492790

"This book shows that "William Shakespeare" was the pen name of William Stanley, son of the Earl of Derby. Born in 1561, he was educated at Oxford, travelled abroad, and studied law in London, mixing with poets and playwrights. In 1592 Stanley had written several plays. In 1594 he unexpectedly inherited the earldom--hence the pen name"--Provided by publisher

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Includes bibliographical references and index

Extended title: William Stanley as Shakespeare : evidence of authorship by the sixth Earl of Derby / John M. Rollett

Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 Derby, William Stanley, Earl of, -1642

author: Rollett, John M.
subject: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
subject: Derby, William Stanley, Earl of, -1642