Bacon versus Shakespeare (1919)

Bacon Versus Shakespeare is a non-fiction book written by George Seibel that explores the debate surrounding the true authorship of William Shakespeare's plays. The book delves into the theory that Francis Bacon, a renowned philosopher and statesman, was the true author of the plays attributed to Shakespeare. Seibel presents evidence and arguments for both sides of the debate, analyzing the language, themes, and historical context of the plays. He also examines the biography and writings of Bacon, as well as the political and social climate of the Elizabethan era. The book aims to shed light on one of the most controversial and enduring mysteries in literary history, and to provide readers with a deeper understanding of the works of Shakespeare and Bacon.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.