# Scholars conclude ‘beyond doubt’ that Shakespeare was main author of Edward III

- Source: Guardian World
- Published: 2026-10-18T15:00:02+00:00
- Category: World
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2026/oct/18/scholars-conclude-beyond-doubt-that-shakespeare-was-main-author-of-edward-iii
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/scholars-conclude-beyond-doubt-that-shakespeare-was-main-author-of-edw-b40783/

Exclusive: Play anonymously published in 1596 was collaboration between Shakespeare and Christopher Marlowe, according to computer analysis Dramatic new evidence concludes that the play Edward III should be added to William Shakespeare’s canon, and also that it was a major collaboration with his contemporary rival Christopher Marlowe. The history was published anonymously in 1596, and it has long

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