September 3 - Robert Greene and the Upstart Crow, William Shakespeare

🖋️ On This Day in Tudor History: The Final Days of Robert Greene 📜

On 3rd September 1592, prolific writer and playwright Robert Greene passed away in London, leaving behind a legacy of fascinating works. But did you know that Greene's most famous pamphlet, Greene's Groats-worth of Wit, supposedly written on his deathbed, contains the first known reference to none other than William Shakespeare? 👀

In this pamphlet, Greene takes a sharp jab at an "upstart crow" – widely believed to be Shakespeare himself! What led to this scathing critique, and why has it sparked so much controversy over the centuries? 🧐

Join me as I delve into Greene's life, his mysterious pamphlet, and the connections to Shakespeare that have captivated historians. 🎥

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Links for further reading:
https://www.exclassics.com/groat/grtintro.htm
https://shakespearedocumented.....folger.edu/exhibitio