Bacon and Shakespeare
Unveiling the Literary Controversy: Decoding the Shakespearean EnigmaBy Albert Frederick Calvert
Length4h 1m
About this audiobook
In "Bacon and Shakespeare," Albert Frederick Calvert embarks on a provocative exploration of the authorship debate surrounding William Shakespeare's plays, positing the theory that Sir Francis Bacon was the true playwright behind the works attributed to Shakespeare. Calvert employs a meticulous literary analysis that intertwines biographical facts, historical context, and textural evidence. His writing is characterized by a rigorous scholarly tone yet remains accessible, inviting a broad audience to engage with the intricate dynamics of Elizabethan literature and its socio-political milieu. By examining linguistic parallels, thematic echoes, and philosophical undertones, Calvert crafts a compelling argument that challenges long-held assumptions in literary circles. Calvert, an accomplished scholar and historian, was deeply intertwined with the literary landscape of his time. His fascination with the enigmatic figure of Shakespeare, coupled with an academic background in literature and philosophy, propelled him to investigate alternative authorship theories. Through his extensive research, Calvert synthesized available evidence, reflecting both the zeitgeist of the early 20th century and his own belief in the transformative power of literature. For readers intrigued by literary mysteries and historical inquiry, "Bacon and Shakespeare" offers a refreshing perspective that not only enriches understanding of one of the greatest literary figures but also compels readers to reconsider the nature of authorship itself. This book stands as an essential read for Shakespeare enthusiasts, scholars, and anyone curious about the interplay of history, literature, and identity.
Audiobook details
GenreLiterary Classics
Length4 hrs 1 min
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 9, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1BACON & SHAKESPEARE.
2Bacon, the Product of His Age.
3Bacon, the Friend of Essex and Cecil.
4Bacon as the Creature of Buckingham.
5Bacon and Shakespeare Contrasted.
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6Baconian Fallacies Respecting Shakespeare.
7Mr. Theobald, a Baconian by Intuition.
8Was Shakespeare the “Upstart Crow?”
9Wm. Shakespeare, Money Lender and Poet.
10The “True Shakespeare.”
11Mr. Theobald’s Parallels and Mr. Bayley’s Conclusions.
12The Bi-Literal Cipher.
13Bacon’s “Sterne and Tragicle History.”
14Bacon, the Author of all Elizabethan-Jacobean Literature.
15Bacon and “Divine Aide.”
16Shakespeare and Bacon in Collaboration.
17The Tragical Historie of our Late Brother Robert, Earl of Essex.
18Bacon, the Poet.
19“Did Shakespeare Write Bacon?”
20The Case for Shakespeare.
21Were Shakespeare and Bacon Acquainted?
22In Conclusion.
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