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The Comparison between Henry V and Edward III : On the Authorship of Edward III

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Abstract Many critics have pointed out that there are many similarities between Henry V and Edward III. Richard Proudfoot, for example, argues that “The degree of similarity has been fully demonstrated, most i...mpressively by Kenneth Muir.” This paper shows that, although there are many areas of correspondence, we can notice their differences in design, content and expression, and it is actually these differences that prove that Shakespeare might be the author of Edward III. Whilst other critics insist that Shakespeare is the author of this play due to the correspondence between it and other historical plays by Shakespeare, this paper argues that it is actually the differentiation between the plays that indicate Shakespeare was the author. Of course, although we cannot say definitely that Shakespeare wrote the play, there is a strong possibility that he is the author. This paper also gives six other points that indicate to Shakespeare being the author of Edward III in its conclusion.show more

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