Shakespeare confirmed as principal author of Edward III

Scholars determined that William Shakespeare primarily wrote the play Edward III, which appeared anonymously in 1596.

Researchers used computerised textual analysis to reach this conclusion, establishing, according to Dr Rory Loughnane, that Shakespeare was the main author “beyond any reasonable doubt.” The play was also a collaboration with Christopher Marlowe, Shakespeare’s contemporary and rival. Previously, experts believed Shakespeare wrote only some parts of the historical drama.