Read - Christopher Marlowe credited as one of Shakespeare's co-writers

LS - Who was/were William Shakespeare?

The identity of the most famous English playwright and the possibility that others may have written under his illustrious name have always been subject to much scholarly debate and many popular fantasies.

In the most recent development of the saga, a team of 23 academics have found, after months of meticulous analysis, that playwright Christopher Marlowe (Shakespeare's contemporary, often considered as his main rival in the Elizabethan stage) appears to have been his collaborator in writing the 3-part history play Henry VI!

Read the Guardian article here.

Exciting news for the academic community, and yet another occasion to brush up your knowledge of Shakespeare's life and plays: try this link to find out more -- a well-designed and informative website for students of English language and literature.