| Author |
Lang, Andrew, 1844-1912 |
| Title |
Shakespeare, Bacon, and the Great Unknown
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 67.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Transcribed from the 1912 Longmans, Green and Co. edition by David Price
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| Summary |
"Shakespeare, Bacon, and the Great Unknown" by Andrew Lang is a scholarly work exploring the contentious debate surrounding the authorship of William Shakespeare's plays, written in the early 20th century. The text delves into theories that suggest Francis Bacon, or some other unknown individual, rather than the traditional Stratford man, authored the works attributed to Shakespeare. Lang's exploration addresses the divide between Baconians, who advocate for Bacon's authorship, and those who defend Shakespeare's legacy, highlighting various historical perspectives and arguments on both sides. The opening of this book establishes the context for a detailed inquiry into the long-standing controversy regarding Shakespeare's authorship. Lang presents the theories posited by his contemporaries, notably Mr. G. G. Greenwood, who categorically dismisses Shakespeare as the true author and seeks to propose an anonymous literary genius as a more plausible creator. Throughout the introduction and first chapter, Lang outlines the fundamental positions held by Baconians versus Stratfordians, revealing the lack of consensus even among the critics and literary scholars. As such, the beginning effectively sets the stage for further exploration of these debates throughout the rest of the text, offering readers a glimpse into the complicated interplay of evidence, speculation, and literary loyalty that surrounds one of history's most beloved playwrights. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Authorship -- Baconian theory
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| Subject |
Bacon, Francis, 1561-1626 -- Authorship
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
5127 |
| Release Date |
Feb 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Feb 7, 2015 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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