DR. BAKEWELL AND SHAKESPEARE.

Auckland Star, Volume XXXVII, Issue 116, 16 May 1906, Page 8

DR. BAKEWELL AND SHAKESPEARE.

(To the Editor.) Sir, —In your issue of May 2nd you publish an article on the Bible in Schools by Dr. Bakewell. in which., whilst contrasting . the English of the Bible with Shakespeare's plays, there is an interpolation to the effect that Shakespeare did not write the plays which are published in his name. As an Englishman I feel bound to defend the reputation of my country's greatest son, and must take exception to the dogmatic assertion of the worthy doctor. Either William Shakespeare, of Stratford-onAyon, was the author of the glorious works published in his name, or he was an impostor who took the credit of someone else's productions, and as such is unworthy of the immortality his name has gained amongst-those who take an interest in literature, and who consider him the world's greatest literary production. Sir, the evidence clearly showing that William Shakespeare was the author of the 34 glorious dramas, as well as other poetry, is quite convincing to any unprejudiced person.—l am, etc., WAI/FEK CJEOaBP.