Bacon Versus Shakespeare

By George Seibel

Book Overview

Bacon Versus Shakespeare is a book written by George Seibel that explores the long-standing debate over the true authorship of William Shakespeare's works. The book presents arguments in favor of the theory that Francis Bacon, rather than Shakespeare, was the true author of the plays and sonnets attributed to the famous playwright. Seibel delves into the historical and literary evidence surrounding the authorship question, analyzing the language, themes, and cultural context of Shakespeare's works in comparison to Bacon's own writings. The book also examines the social and political climate of Elizabethan England, and how this may have influenced the attribution of Shakespeare's works to Bacon or other potential authors. Ultimately, Bacon Versus Shakespeare offers a thought-provoking and controversial perspective on one of the most enduring mysteries of English literature.1919. Who wrote the plays? The author takes the reader along the trail of the controversy of whether Francis Bacon is the true author of the works attributed to Shakespeare. It is written so to interest the reader, and is an easy to read book that answers many of the questions that arise in this controversy.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162590300
• ISBN13: 9781162590301
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 66 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"