Lord Penzance On The Bacon-Shakespeare Controversy: A Judicial Summing Up (1902)

by James Plaisted Wilde, Frederick Andrew Inderwick, Mh Kinnear, et al.

Book Overview

""Lord Penzance On The Bacon-Shakespeare Controversy: A Judicial Summing Up"" is a book written by James Plaisted Wilde and published in 1902. The book is a detailed account of the famous controversy surrounding the authorship of William Shakespeare's plays. The controversy centers around the belief that Shakespeare did not actually write the plays attributed to him, but rather that they were written by Sir Francis Bacon. Wilde, who was a judge in the English court system, presents a thorough analysis of the evidence and arguments put forth by both sides of the controversy. He examines the historical context of the time period, the language and style of the plays, and the biographical information available about both Shakespeare and Bacon. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to both scholars and general readers. It provides a valuable resource for anyone interested in the Bacon-Shakespeare controversy, as well as for those interested in the history of English literature and the legal system. Overall, ""Lord Penzance On The Bacon-Shakespeare Controversy"" is a well-researched and informative book that offers a unique perspective on one of the most intriguing debates in literary history.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: 1164015338
• ISBN13: 9781164015338
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 214 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"