Myth: Shakespeare did not write his plays

One of the biggest myths about Shakespeare is that he did not write the plays and sonnets attributed to him. This false belief stems from class prejudice and envy towards his status as a commoner. However, the majority of scholars today agree that Shakespeare was indeed the author of his works. There are numerous references made to him as a playwright during his lifetime, including by other renowned playwrights. The alternative authorship theories, which suggest figures from the nobility as the real authors, lack substantial evidence and have been extensively debunked.