“Christopher Marlowe or Francis Bacon
The author of Lear remains unshaken
Willie Herbert or Mary Fitton
What does it matter? The Sonnets were written.”

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English playwright, composer, director, actor and singer 1899–1973

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“Christopher Marlowe or Francis BaconThe author of Lear remains unshakenWillie Herbert or Mary FittonWhat does it matter? The Sonnets were written.”

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“Christopher Marlowe or Francis Bacon
The author of Lear remains unshaken
Willie Herbert or Mary Fitton
What does it matter? The Sonnets were written.”