Despite William Shakespeare's status as a literary giant, a small but vocal group of scholars, playwrights, actors, and conspiracy theorists have long argued that he is not the true author of his plays. Adherents of the alternate author theory point to Shakespeare's humble origins, lack of formal education, and the murkiness of his historical record as evidence that the Bard was incapable of the genius that can be found in his work.
Not only that, but they frequently nominate candidates - some of them quite famous - as the true author. Here are ten of the most notable possible authors of the works of Shakespeare, along with explanations of why some think they might be the greatest writer you've never heard of.The Presurfer
