Why is Shakespeare lauded as one of the greatest in history when most directly h

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Why is Shakespeare lauded as one of the greatest in history when most directly he was plagiarist?

There is significant evidence to this effect. I dont see why he is put upon some pedastal and worshipped. My wife slept thru King Lear.

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: I think many scholars agree that Shakespeare is more of a name attached to the plays, but the actual person did not exist as a playwright.

Since scripts didn't exist until much later (actors were only given their "sides" or lines), it's hard to pinpoint who exactly wrote it. Playscripts were collaborated on during times when the theatres were closed, like when there were plagues and when Cromwell banned performances. Many different people probably came together to preserve them, like the actors and possibly audience members and writers in the community.

As for your wife falling asleep, that is all a matter of taste. His plays are excellent, no matter who wrote them. Many, many quotes and sayings are attributed to him in our culture.