02451cam a22003253u 4500 46464 UtSlPG 20260610134051.0 m cr n 260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 06005892 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Pyle, Joseph Gilpin, 1853- The Little Cryptogram : A Literal Application to the Play of Hamlet of the Cipher System of Mr. Ignatius Donnelly. Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2014 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2014-08-01 Produced by Chris Curnow, Stephen Hutcheson, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Little Cryptogram" by Joseph Gilpin Pyle is a literary analysis written in the late 19th century that explores the use of a cipher system articulated by Ignatius Donnelly as it applies to Shakespeare’s works, particularly "Hamlet." This book delves into the controversial theory that the plays of Shakespeare contain hidden messages that may indicate their true authorship, suggesting that Lord Bacon was the actual writer of these celebrated plays. In this work, Pyle reviews Donnelly's methodology and examples of how one could supposedly uncover a cipher embedded within "Hamlet." He illustrates the intricate mathematical processes required to decode supposed messages, showcasing how certain words and phrases from the play are manipulated through a series of number substitutions. Throughout the commentary, Pyle maintains a skeptical tone regarding the validity of Donnelly's claims, pointing out the absurdities and complexities involved in such cryptographic exploration. Ultimately, he puts forward a compelling case for literary scrutiny of Shakespearean text while questioning the credibility of those who assert hidden meanings. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Authorship -- Baconian theory Donnelly, Ignatius, 1831-1901. Great cryptogram https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46464 87303 87303