Shakespeare, Bacon and the Great Unknown is a book written by Andrew Lang that explores the theory that William Shakespeare did not actually write the plays attributed to him. Lang delves into the idea that the true author of the plays was actually Sir Francis Bacon, a prominent figure in the Elizabethan era. The book examines the evidence and arguments for and against this theory, including the similarities in writing style and the historical context of the time. Lang also explores the possibility of a third, unknown ...
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Shakespeare, Bacon and the Great Unknown is a book written by Andrew Lang that explores the theory that William Shakespeare did not actually write the plays attributed to him. Lang delves into the idea that the true author of the plays was actually Sir Francis Bacon, a prominent figure in the Elizabethan era. The book examines the evidence and arguments for and against this theory, including the similarities in writing style and the historical context of the time. Lang also explores the possibility of a third, unknown author who may have been responsible for the plays. Overall, Shakespeare, Bacon and the Great Unknown is a fascinating exploration of one of the most enduring mysteries in literary history.1912. Contents: Baconian and anti-William positions; silence about Shakespeare; that impossible he, the schooling of Shakespeare; Mr. Churton Collins on Shakespeare's learning; Shakespeare, genius and society; the courtly plays, Love's Labor's Lost ; contemporary recognition of Will as author; The Silence of Philip Henslowe ; later life of Shakespeare, his monument and portraits; the traditional Shakespeare; first folio; Ben Jonson and Shakespeare; preoccupation of Bacon; and appendices of Troilus and Cressida and Chettle's supposed allusion to Will Shakespeare.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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