The Problem of the Shakespeare Plays

By George C. Bompas

Book Overview

The Problem of the Shakespeare Plays is a book written by George C. Bompas, which explores the controversy surrounding the authorship of William Shakespeare's works. Bompas delves into the various theories and arguments that have been put forth over the years, including the idea that Shakespeare was not the true author of the plays attributed to him. The author examines the evidence and provides his own insights into the issue, drawing on his extensive knowledge of Shakespeare and his works. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the ongoing debate over the authorship of one of the most celebrated bodies of literature in the English language.1902. Contents: the problem; William Shakespeare's life and eduction; Francis Bacon's life and education; comparison of the plays with Bacon's prose work; Promus; comparison of the plays with Bacon's life; Hamlet; Twelfth Night, Love's Labor's Lost;, Two Gentlemen of Verona, Midsummer's Night's Dream; historical plays 1591; Venus and Adonis and Lucrece; Comedy of Errors and other plays; dark period 1601-1606; Bacon's late prosperity 1606-1620; Bacon's fall 1621; contemporary allusions; Folio of 1623; rifts in the clouds.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: 1162590297
• ISBN13: 9781162590295
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.3" x 11.0"