Delia Bacon: A Biographical Sketch (1888)

By Theodore Bacon

Book Overview

Delia Bacon: A Biographical Sketch is a book written by Theodore Bacon in 1888. The book is a comprehensive biography of Delia Bacon, an American author and literary critic who lived in the 19th century. The book provides a detailed account of Delia Bacon's life, from her early years in Ohio to her later years in England. It covers her education, her early career as a teacher, her literary pursuits, and her eventual descent into mental illness. The book also explores Delia Bacon's controversial theory that Shakespeare's plays were actually written by Francis Bacon, a theory that she spent much of her life promoting. Delia Bacon: A Biographical Sketch is a fascinating look at the life of a remarkable woman who made significant contributions to the literary world, despite her own personal struggles.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: 1104645173
• ISBN13: 9781104645175
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 334 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"