Sexuality of William Shakespeare
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The sexuality of William Shakespeare has been debated numerous times over the years. Even though he married Anne Hathaway and had three children, circumstantial evidence suggests he had affairs with other women or may have taken an erotic interest in men. However, no reliable direct evidence exists to support the view that he was interested in men; all theories along these lines come from an analysis of Shakespeare's plays and sonnets. The suggestion of Shakespeare's other female lovers has been given a good deal of scholarly and public interest, while the possibility of a non-heterosexual Shakespeare has historically been controversial given his iconic status.
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See also
- Shakespeare's life
- Shakespeare's reputation
- Shakespeare's plays
- Shakespeare's sonnets
- Shakespeare's late romances
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