Comments from readers of Oxford’s Voices

Fantastic. I think you have opened the door to another vast castle. — 12/29/24

This project is by far the most interesting research on De Vere and the Elizabethan era in decades. — 12/10/24

What a monumental, titanic piece of work by Robert Prechter. It completely revolutionizes the field, expanding our knowledge of Elizabethan literary production a hundred-fold!!! — 10/28/24

Oxford’s motto was about truth, you appear to have similar standards. The e-book appeared to be overwhelming, but once I got into it, I found it hard to put down. Much in awe. — 10/23/24

I absolutely love this project. It has to be some of the most engaging scholarship to come to Shakespeare studies in years, and it’s written in a way where I just have to say, “Yes, that’s the only thing that really makes sense.” Absolutely thrilled every time I crack it open.—10/15/24

I am truly gobsmacked. Thank you again for sharing this work. I’ve long thought there must still be an extant body of Oxford’s work, so this is such a treat. And what scholarship! I’m also completely chuffed that you mentioned Dowland at the end. I’m a guitarist and lutenist. My period of specialty is Elizabethan (in terms of the lute), and my hero is John Dowland. Even though I know full well just how great a lutenist he was, I’ve never believed he’d composed all those great tunes, the lyrics of which are brilliant. In any case, you’ve now given me plenty of catching-up to do. You’ve made my year, cheers! — 10/4/24

This is impressive! Oxford’s Voices is so thoroughly researched, with a massive body of well-referenced evidence. — 8/4/24

I am a retired literature professor of English who first learned of the authorship question in 2007/2008 (after having wondered for years why so little was known about the life of William Shakespeare). What a delight it has been to discover your immense learning about the Elizabethan era and the life (lives!) and voices of Edward de Vere. Robert, your work has made me at 81 years of age even more interested in de Vere and the breadth and depth of his learning, to the point where a few years ago I presented in Spanish at Gran Colombia University in Armenia, Colombia a one-hour description and explanation of the importance of the question. Thanks for your monumental contribution to the study of the life of Edward de Vere/Shakespeare.—8/21/24

You make an excellent point about the percentage of “genius” writers appearing in Elizabethan England. The odds that in a country where more than 90% of the population was illiterate that it produced 200 genius writers are so low as to be near zero. This boosts your claim immensely. No wonder your book is gaining traction among Oxfordians. You are also correct in not relying on the royal bastard theories, or ciphers, faked deaths, and other speculative theories currently in the Oxford camp. Using only “pure” text material provides an ample base from which to proceed in any authorship theory. You sell yourself short by stating Oxford was a genius, yet not doing the same for yourself.—8/18/24

I have been devouring your book. I have been fascinated with your honesty and method.—7/13/24

I have already gone through most of the preliminary material and agree with you on nearly all points. The approach you have taken in your book is incredible. I believe it has become more of a community text with the inclusion of new facts and corrections contributed by others. You have made a valuable contribution to Elizabethan/Jacobean studies. I will definitely put a link to your site on my channel. —7/11/24

Have already read most of the first section.  Wonderful and lively reading (and you say there that’s the boring part). Can’t wait to get to the rest. Many thanks again for this amazing treasure.—6/26/24

[YouTube post:] Thank you!! This is just wonderful. I also just purchased Oxford’s Voices, and I am just riveted! Thank you for putting this on YouTube!—5/28/24

[YouTube post:] Robert’s book is amazing. The only headache is losing your place with ~3300 pages.—5/28/24

[YouTube post:] I have had the thought that Prechter’s book could stand on a par with Looney’s. It obviously revolutionizes the study of Shakespeare to identify the true author of the works, but it seems to me that Prechter’s book massively expands the Shakespeare canon. It’s like finding out that say Nabokov or Joyce wrote 24 other novels under another pen name. Researching all the details and interconnections between all these literary works, as a single unified canon, could keep literary scholars busy for a century or more.—5/15/24

[YouTube post:] It’s truly exciting because it means that [de Vere] was hiding in plain sight. Multiple allonyms make the truth more obvious! Prechter’s research brings EVERYTHING full circle. It closes all the loops!—5/13/24

[Email to colleague:] I started listening to Bob Prechter’s stuff on YouTube and I am blown away! I now think Shakespeare isn’t famous ENOUGH!—5/13/24

A towering masterpiece.—4/11/24

I’ve been reading through the fascinating Parnassus plays and the relevant section of OV. This is a major discovery within a tome of major discoveries!—12/18/23

I reread the Robert Greene chapter of OV this morning. It is so brilliant, funny and insightful. I laughed out loud a dozen times. How amazingly humorless were all the biographers of RG and the pamphleteers? How is it they don’t perceive any of Harvey’s, RG’s, Nashe’s and Lodge’s hilarious jabs?—12/6/23

All ties together nicely. Breathtaking work you have done!—12/4/23

Just wanted to say I’m fascinated by your book. I’m looking forward to working through it for years to come!—11/21/23

I salute you! A phenomenal series of books. Perhaps the most important contribution to Oxfordianism since Looney. I find your argument for Nashe entirely logical and compelling. You have my attention.—11/20/23

I watched the YouTube video yesterday where you were interviewed on The Blue Boar. Fascinating. I agree with you (so far as the discussion went) about 90%. My particular interest is that you exclude Spenser and Sidney from Oxford’s Voices.—11/18/23

Congratulations on your ground-breaking work. It has been a real eye-opener reading through it. Your work has sent me on a wonderful voyage of discovery in reading Oxford’s early works.—11/6/23

This is some accomplishment! I remember how thrilled I was when I heard your talk on Robert 

Greene on YouTube. I thought, at last we have a firm course of bricks for the structure of the Authorship. Imagine my surprise when I discovered you have finished the whole house. The further unfolding of the authorship will proceed based on your work.—10/5/23

I’m a relatively new Oxfordian. But I’m familiar with Oxford Voices; I bought it as a Christmas present for my husband in 2021, and it has been keeping him busy ever since. He is enthralled by your tome, and I’ve used it several times to research items. All your work is greatly appreciated.—9/12/23

I bought a “copy” as a Christmas present for my husband in 2021, and it has been keeping him busy ever since. He is enthralled by your tome, and I’ve used it several times to research items. All your work is greatly appreciated. — 9/7//9/12/23

As a researcher myself, I have a sense for the complexity and the sheer scope of this project. Oxford’s Voices corrects the size of the Shakespeare spike and attributes it to the right source. I have read a dozen or so of the major Oxford books over the past few years and have long been persuaded that he was the hidden Shakespeare author. However, your work takes this to a new level, showing that De Vere basically was the English literary Renaissance. Thanks for taking it on. — 7/21/23

Robert, I feel I’ve got to thank you for this little group of talks covering Greene and Nashe. You do it with nonchalance, and verifiable evidence. Up until then, they were names within the milieu, university wits. Now, after the dozens of parallels — the Burleigh letter, the dates, the handwriting, the apparent invisibility of Nashe — all seem to fall into place without so much as a squeak. I remember that same sensation reading J.T. Looney, so thank you for the richness of this content that I would otherwise not have an inkling. It’s truly remarkable. — 7/3/23

I am really enjoying your online book Oxford’s Voices. The depth of your research is quite compelling. — 6/27/23

I recently subscribed to “Voices” and was blown away by the depth of detail I encountered. Your findings are in line with what I’ve been discovering myself in my 20-odd years of research, and I was delighted to find that I’m not the only one who believes de Vere was the “spark plug” for much of the literature created during the Elizabethan period. — 5/9/23

I just wanted to let you know how much I liked your presentation today. Though I’ve  read all the details in your book, this summary was perfect – especially the rebuttals of the supposed evidence for a “real” Thomas Nashe. — 5/7/23

I’m rereading OV and I’m struck by what an incredible job you did putting together the Shakespeare chapter. There’s a huge amount of interest right now in a succinct presentation of the case against the Stratford man, and yours is the most thorough and entertaining I’ve come across. — 8/18/22

I think you are (without question) the #1 scholar of the Golden Age. You have read everything AND you understand the true story and the true writer of the greatest of those works. Maybe only you understand the pamphlet war. The tables explaining the gaps in Oxford’s timeline fitting perfectly with Nashe’s self-reported activities is so good. Once you read OV and track the Voices, the person in the Golden Age with the most thoughts and most activities tracked is Edward DeVere, and it isn’t even close. — 6/4/22

As a retired professor, I listened with great interest to your lectures on Robert  Greene (2015) and Thomas  Nashe (2022). Let me confess that I  haven‘t been so fascinated by such a brilliant head (brain) for a long time (as is yours). — 5/28/22

Your work really reaches for the greatest impact and seems utterly sea-changing. I am so grateful that you’ve done it. — 5/3/22

What a well-organized, well-written presentation. During the symposium, you really brought it to life. I particularly enjoyed when you created such a vivid word-picture of Edward de Vere dictating the letter to Sir George Carey, who is struggling to keep up with Edward’s flow of words. Brilliant! — 4/11/22

You have single-handedly created a work that is priceless. I’m not exaggerating. — 4/10/22

In addition to its historic significance as a smoking gun, your article on the George Peele letter is a heartwarming tale of a family exchange between Oxford and Burghley. We hear so much about the tensions between them that it’s a relief to see Oxford making such a friendly gesture. — 4/5/22

Just bought your 24 online volumes and am already having a blast. I will have to save it for nightimes lest I get no work of my own done during the day. Looks like you have put together a work of scholarship to last the ages. I hope you soon publish a hardcover collector’s edition so if the Internet ever goes to hell in a handbasket. we might still have some hard copies laying around somewhere. — 3/30/22

I wanted to write you to express my deep gratitude for the amazing gift that you have offered in assembling your research in Oxford’s Voices. I’ve been fascinated by the authorship question for several years now, and reading your book has felt like discovering the Holy Grail, as mystery after mystery is illuminated thanks to your persistent research and incisive reasoning. The highlights (as you are well aware!) are far too numerous to list, but I found your reconstruction of the Harvey-Nashe pamphlet wars to be especially delightful, as well as your analysis of John Dowland’s relationship with Oxford. I know that it can at times be intensely frustrating working outside of mainstream academia on this issue, and that even the Oxfordians can be political, but I wanted to express how confident I am that your momentous contribution will be recognized and celebrated in due course. You’re the Oxfordian Maimonides, and you’ve done a great service to humanity! I personally have found more joy and excitement perusing your research than I have known in quite some time. — 3/27/22

I’m really enjoying my romp through the early stages of your online book. Thanks for the hard yakka. Someone had to do it. I guess and it was clearly meant to be you. Your style is just so logical and flows beautifully. — 3/18/22

The amount of work you have put into Oxford’s Voices is awe-inspiring. Your passion for the topic is evident. — 3/8/22

I am enjoying Oxford’s Voices. It is an amazing and remarkable effort. It will take me a month to finish. I am unsure of how many I can find it’s equal — 24 years of reading, study, thought. This should the focus of English departments and scholars around the world. — 3/6/22

I just finished reading your article on George Peele’s “Only Extant Letter.” Wow, what a discovery! I found your case, and explanation of what happened, totally convincing. Great piece of work. I hope it gets wide attention.—3/5/22

I’m really enjoying your e-Book; especially the detailed arguments in each case. I’ve used the search function to peek ahead, to see if your findings agree with my less-informed prior opinions. As one example, I’m pleased to see that you don’t credit Oxford as sole author of Arden of Faversham. The topic doesn’t seem to fit Oxford’s oeuvre. — 3/2/22

Congratulations on your stunning revelation about the “George Peele” letter! To me it has the smell of a smoking gun. — 3/1/22

Congratulations on a most impressive project! The subject, the years of research, its depth, its scope, its first-rate writing, and the love and passion it exudes are simply astounding. I predict that this work will bring you most satisfying happiness and greater professional reputation. It is a monumental contribution to English literature. — 12/11/21

The chronological tables of all Oxford’s works by genre in the Summation is exactly what I was looking for. Oh my God, did he do a lot of work! And the Search function works like a charm. It is wonderful. —12/5/21

First off, I want to say CONGRATULATIONS for completing this 24-year project. And second, I want to say THANK YOU. You have my vote as Oxfordian of the DECADE(s) for this work. I am utterly amazed at your tenacity in finding and actually reading through the thousands of Elizabethan and Jacobean source writings, analyzing them all, and seeing this massive effort through to fruition. — 12/3/21

Oxford’s Voices is absolutely tremendous! Oh, my goodness, it is an incredible work. Not only have you clarified the man behind Shakespeare’s work but have cracked the code to find a mountain of his other works which have been hiding in plain sight! This is a huge literary find that is keeping me up at night. I’m not sure if I have ever read anything as thoroughly researched as your epic book. Your 24 years on this subject shows through, and it’s truly impressive that you have been able to cross-reference such a large body of Elizabethan writings to find big new insights. — 11/28/21

What an amazing piece of work you have accomplished! I’m just now starting to delve into it, jumping in here and there to get a sense of the comprehensiveness of it all. I’d always felt that not having a list of the works of Shakespeare” was a huge hole at the center of Shakespeare/Oxford studies, and now you have filled it. Thanks for creating a document of such great interest and importance. — 11/20/21

I purchased Oxford’s Voices a few weeks ago and spent an hour or so sifting through it just tonight. I want to congratulate you for this truly magnificent work that, I trust, will engage our brightest Oxfordians in an intense way. That is, you have covered so much ground, and answered so many questions, that I find the whole achievement to be extraordinary. Surely it will gain the attention of everyone who has any interest in the authorship question, which, I believe, is just entering a new level of interest and even acceptance as a genuine subject of study and discussion. In other words, the floodgates are going to open. And I’d say you have helped to swing them wider. Just looking over your “Hot Answers” was an experience in itself: “My god, the man is giving definitive answers to all these!” — 11/17/21