The Shakespeare-Hemp-Cannabis (SHC) Hypothesis

This is an essay which examines (from the perspective of literary as well as from chemical evidence) a hypothesis (SHC) that William Shakespeare used Cannabis (hemp), perceived as a source of inspiration or "Tenth Muse". 

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Version 1.0 - published on 07 Dec 2022 doi: 10.25547/CYZ7-JR19 - cite this

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This is an essay which examines (from the perspective of literary as well as from chemical evidence) a hypothesis (SHC) that William Shakespeare used Cannabis (hemp), perceived as a source of inspiration or "Tenth Muse". 

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This essay refers to previously published research, but presents details and new literary evidence (based on poetry of  Francis Beaumont and "Philaretes") to support the "SHC Hypothesis".

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