The De Vere Society is a registered educational charity (Charity no. 297855) dedicated to the proposition that
Edward de Vere, 17th Earl of Oxford was the author of the works of
William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare ( 26 April 1564 – 23 April 1616) was an English playwright, poet and actor. He is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. He is often called England's nation ...
. The society accepts there are many alternative views to this proposition and welcomes open debate. It was first registered as a society of
Oxford University
Oxford () is a city in England. It is the county town and only city of Oxfordshire. In 2020, its population was estimated at 151,584. It is north-west of London, south-east of Birmingham and north-east of Bristol. The city is home to th ...
in 1987.
History
The society was founded by
Charles Beauclerk, who is a descendant of De Vere. It is dedicated to the belief that the works of Shakespeare were written by Edward de Vere.
Publications
The society publishes a quarterly newsletter for members. Two books and a 2-CD radio play have been published by the society:
* Kevin Gilvary, ''Dating Shakespeare's Plays: A Critical Review of the Evidence'' (2010; Parapress).
* Richard Malim, ''Great Oxford: Essays on the Life and Work of Edward de Vere 17th Earl of Oxford, 1550-1604'' (2004; Parapress).
* Alexander Waugh, ''Shakespeare in Court: A radio play'' (2013; De Vere Society).
See also
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Oxfordian theory of Shakespeare authorship
The Oxfordian theory of Shakespeare authorship contends that Edward de Vere, 17th Earl of Oxford, wrote the plays and poems of William Shakespeare. While historians and literary scholars overwhelmingly reject alternative authorship candidate ...
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Shakespeare authorship question
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Shakespeare Oxford Fellowship
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Declaration of Reasonable Doubt
References
External links
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Oxfordian theory of Shakespeare authorship
Shakespeare authorship organizations
Organizations established in 1987
1987 establishments in the United Kingdom
Clubs and societies in the United Kingdom
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