Scholars have concluded beyond doubt that William Shakespeare was the main author of the play 'Edward III'.

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The thread discusses scholarly conclusions about Shakespeare's authorship of 'Edward III' and a collaboration with Christopher Marlowe, based on computer analysis. It highlights the use of technology in literary scholarship and the debate over authorship.

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Parent: Literary ScholarshipEntity: Shakespeare's AuthorshipImpact: positiveDate: Oct 18, 2026 - Oct 19, 2026Target: Shakespeare's authorship of 'Edward III'

Computer analysis has been used to determine that 'Edward III' was a collaborative work between Shakespeare and Christopher Marlowe.

Parent: Technology in ResearchEntity: Computer AnalysisSub-entity: Authorship DeterminationImpact: positiveDate: Oct 18, 2026 - Oct 19, 2026Target: Computer analysis as a tool for determining authorship

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

Exclusive: Play anonymously published in 1596 was collaboration between Shakespeare and Christopher Marlowe, according to computer analysis

by Dalya Alberge

https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2026/oct/18/scholars-conclude-beyond-doubt-that-shakespeare-was-main-author-of-edward-iii

Edward III at PG:
https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1770

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

Exclusive: Play anonymously published in 1596 was collaboration between Shakespeare and Christopher Marlowe, according to computer analysis.

https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2026/oct/18/scholars-conclude-beyond-doubt-that-shakespeare-was-main-author-of-edward-iii

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