New film ' evidence ' claims Shakespeare did not write works attributed to him . Wells : believes Shakespeare was a free fly in the face of historical accuracy . James Shapiro , of Columbia University , published an excellent book , Contested Will , about the subject last year -- fascinatingly investigating the psychology of some of the better-known doubters , such as Sigmund Freud and Mark Twain . Still questioning authenticity of manuscripts now held at university .
New film ' evidence ' claims Shakespeare did not write works attributed to him . Wells : believes Shakespeare was a free fly in the face of historical accuracy . Still questioning authenticity of manuscripts now held at university .