Who was the author of the works attributed to Shakespeare? No one knows who the
author of the Shakespearean plays is. This does not change the meaning or
outlook of the plays or sonnets, and furthermore, the naming of the author is not
necessary. Many people believe that we must determine who the author was, so
that he/she may claim their due recognition.

One reason to abandon the search for the lost identity of the author is the fact
that never will all persons agree on who is the best candidate. Both the major
candidates each have large problems with their qualifications. One of the favorite
candidates died before all the plays were published, and with the other candidate
there is a large debate as to whether he could even write his own name.