The Shakespeare Authorship Controversy revolves around doubts about William Shakespeare’s true identity as the author of his renowned works. Despite his reputation as an English literary genius, uncertainty surrounds his life, including his birthdate and education. Some argue that his humble origins and lack of documented personal letters or manuscripts suggest he couldn’t have written his plays and poems. This debate has led to various alternative authorship candidates, such as Sir Francis Bacon, Edward de Vere, and Christopher Marlowe, each with their own compelling reasons for consideration.