Shakespeare was actually a black Jewish woman, says new book
Shakespeare was actually a black Jewish woman, says new book
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matchmaker

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222 months

Wednesday 28th January
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https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/shakespeare-was...

The Standard said:
Shakespeare was actually a black Jewish woman, new book claims
Feminist historian identifies Tudor poet Emilia Bassano as true author whose identity was hidden by literary establishment.

Feminist historian Irene Coslet argues the real genius behind the world's most famous plays was Emilia Bassano, a Tudor court poet who used "Shakespeare" as a pen name.
rolleyes

vikingaero

12,169 posts

191 months

Wednesday 28th January
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Feminist historian needs to peddle new book, opts for controversy shocker.

Gary29

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121 months

Wednesday 28th January
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How dare she assume their gender!

Rivenink

4,242 posts

128 months

Wednesday 28th January
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Rage bait successful, it seems.

JagLover

45,691 posts

257 months

Wednesday 28th January
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Was she also disabled and a lesbian?

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46,866 posts

218 months

Wednesday 28th January
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Rivenink said:
Rage bait successful, it seems.
Noooo!! The LAST thing Irene Coslet intended was to generate loads of publicity by posting something which most people wouldn’t care about but would trigger a minority!! biggrin

JagLover

45,691 posts

257 months

Wednesday 28th January
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JagLover said:
Was she also disabled and a lesbian?
Here was I worried she didn't have the full house and it turns out she was not even black frown

Her family was from North Africa and that makes her as black as Elon Musk.