In this provocative work, Justin Winsor engages in a spirited exchange with British antiquary Thomas Shapleigh over the identity of William Shakespeare. Is Shakespeare a pseudonym for Francis Bacon, as Shapleigh asserts, or is this theory unfounded, as Winsor contends? Their lively debate sheds light on the controversies and ambiguities that continue to surround the Bard and his legacy. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. ...
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In this provocative work, Justin Winsor engages in a spirited exchange with British antiquary Thomas Shapleigh over the identity of William Shakespeare. Is Shakespeare a pseudonym for Francis Bacon, as Shapleigh asserts, or is this theory unfounded, as Winsor contends? Their lively debate sheds light on the controversies and ambiguities that continue to surround the Bard and his legacy. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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