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Oxford: Son of Queen Elizabeth I [Paperback]

Paul Streitz (Author)
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Publication Date: November 2001
In the summer of 1548, the thirteen-year-old Princess Elizabeth Tudor was secluded at Cheshunt, England. There she gave birth to a boy, whose father was Thomas Seymour, Elizabeth’s stepfather. The child was placed in the household of John de Vere, 16th Earl of Oxford and the changeling baby was raised as Edward de Vere, the 17th Earl of Oxford.

Edward de Vere was an acknowledged playwright, poet, theatrical producer, musician, dancer and literary figure of the Elizabethan era. He wrote under several pen names and also under names of living persons.

His most famous pen name was "William Shakespeare."

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If you have interest in Tudor England, this is the one book you MUST read, ....Currently accepted history is...history. -- Reviewed by Beverly J. Rowe, MyShelf.Com

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This book argues two very controversial positions. First, that Queen Elizabeth (the Virgin Queen) had a child in July 1548 when she was fourteen, and second, that this child was raised as Edward de Vere, 17th Earl of Oxford, better known to the world by the pen name of "William Shakespeare."

The book advances the growing notion that Edward de Vere, 17th Earl of Oxford was Shakespeare by showing those biographical parallels between Oxford and the body of work known as the Shakespeare canon. It further states that Shakespeare/Oxford's body of work was much larger than previously supposed, including Ovid Metamorphoses credited to Arthur Golding and Romeus and Juliet, credited to an illusive Arthur Brooke. The book also includes a new poem When Silly Bees Could Speake, which it asserts is a poem by William Shakespeare.

The book is a direct challenge to two traditions of English history: The Virgin Queen and the Bard of Stratford-upon-Avon.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Unresearched and Unreadable Mar 10 2004
By echo d'abreu
Format:Paperback
Mr. Steitz has to be the most poorly trained author I have ever had the displeasure of reading. There appears to have a minimal amount of research done and a complete and total lack of regard for the rules of grammar. To make things worse, this moron is actually running for senate in my home state of Connecticut.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Long-suppressed, soon to be recognized� Mar 24 2004
By Anna L. Benson
Format:Paperback
Ten years ago, my mother (M. Stanley Tucker, Columbia, SC) introduced me to the evidence for deVere's authorship and an "enlightened" interpretation of the plays and sonnets. Since then, I have read and studied all the works by "Shakespeare," as well as all the published research on the authorship issue. There is no doubt in my mind Oxford is the author of the works of "Shakespeare".

It is a travesty the illiterate bumpkin of Avon has been masqueraded to the public as the brilliant author of these literary jewels. The whole affair is a superb example of successful propaganda by the English royal family and the publishing industry.

This book is the most illuminating of all I have read. In his book, Oxford: Son of Queen Elizabeth, Mr. Paul Streitz builds upon the previous scholars who have been building the case for Oxford. Streitz's understanding and presentation of the complex "symbols" left behind by a frustrated artist deprived of the rightful recognition of his royal title and his unparalleled, creative body of work, greatly furthers the cause of Oxfordians.

The greatest tragedy of the "Stratford" charade is the reader's loss. Without Oxford as author, the richness and poignancy of his supremely autobiographical works are lost.

Even 400+ years later, deVere is due the long-suppressed acknowledgement that he is truly the author of the most marvelous works in the English language. One only has to read the Arts section of the New York Times today to see how many of his plays still dominate our theatres and films. No other author can equal to his gift to our society. He deserves to have his true name on his "ever-living" dramas.

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars OXFORD Jun 27 2003
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
I purchased this book after seeing the author interviewed on television and reading the reviews. I cannot understand the number of 5-star reviews this book was given. The only plausible explanation is that they were all written by Mr. Streitz himself. Whether or not Oxford was the son of Elizabeth I is irrelevant. This is one of the most poorly researched and poorly written books I have ever tried to read. I finally gave up after the third time he told of event that probably happened, but for which there is no proof yet, stating that sometime in the future "someone" should do the research. No, Mr. Streitz, that someone should have been you, and the time to do the research is before you write the book.

Bottom line - unreadable drivel.

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4.0 out of 5 stars More evidence in favor.
My first review and recommendation of this book is below. I just wanted to add an interesting experience. Read more
Published on July 16 2004 by Craig T. Niedzielski
4.0 out of 5 stars Queen Gertrude is Hamlet's mother. Duh!
If Hamlet is indeed Shakespeare's most autobiographical work, then the obvious has been staring us in the face for too long: the Queen is Hamlet's mother. Read more
Published on Dec 20 2002 by Craig T. Niedzielski
5.0 out of 5 stars you are spot on my lad
I have read many books about Edward, the Queen, etc...and I am convinced he WAS Shakes-speare and that she had him just after she turned 15 getting pregnant at age 14 1/2 (when she... Read more
Published on April 22 2002 by faran
4.0 out of 5 stars A key to Tudor history and lit?
According to this book, Edward de Vere, 17th Earl of Oxford, is not only the author of Shakespeare's plays, but much of the rest of the Tudor canon. Read more
Published on April 14 2002 by Peter B. Windhorst
5.0 out of 5 stars A highly compelling, iconoclastic and challenging read
Oxford: Son Of Queen Elizabeth I by Shakespearian enthusiast and scholar Paul Streitz is a daring and controversial account that puts forth a new claim as to the true identity of... Read more
Published on April 8 2002 by Midwest Book Review
5.0 out of 5 stars An Earl of Oxford, Queen Elizabeth 1 and Shakespeare
"Oxford, Son of Queen Elizabeth" by Paul Streitz (published by Oxford Institute Press, 2001) is an extraordinary and provocative book. Read more
Published on April 3 2002 by Francis Thackeray
1.0 out of 5 stars Oxford: Son of Elizabeth I
Rife with factual errors, this self-published attempt at scholarship is worse than embarrassing; it is unintentionally hilarious: Queen Elizabeth, Mr. Read more
Published on Mar 11 2002
5.0 out of 5 stars England never guessed.
Edward de Vere must certainly be regarded as one of the most fascinating individuals ever to have been visited upon an unsuspecting England. Read more
Published on Feb 27 2002 by Carl S. Caruso
5.0 out of 5 stars A Masterful Book
I just finished reading this masterful book, Oxford, and I wanted to say how much I enjoyed it. I've been avidly following the authorship question for over 15 years and have read... Read more
Published on Nov 27 2001
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