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100 1 _aSmithson, E. W., active 19th century
_q(Edward Walter)
245 1 0 _aBaconian Essays
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2018
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2018-03-18
508 _aProduced by Chuck Greif & The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
520 _a"Baconian Essays" by E. W. Smithson is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century. The book critically examines the authorship of the works attributed to William Shakespeare, presenting a case that argues Francis Bacon as the true author. This collection also includes contributions from notable figures like Sir George Greenwood, who adds his own essays and introduction to the discourse on literary identity. The beginning of "Baconian Essays" introduces the controversial debate surrounding the authenticity of Shakespeare's authorship, setting the stage for Smithson's arguments. It presents a range of perspectives, particularly highlighting the views of influential writers like Henry James, who questioned Shakespeare's legitimacy as the author of his celebrated works. Smithson challenges the conventional belief in the Stratford actor's authorship by proposing an alternative narrative that suggests literary deception was common in Shakespeare's time and that significant literary works were instead produced by Bacon under the guise of a pseudonym. This opening portion establishes an analytical tone that invites readers to reconsider widely held assumptions about one of literature's most iconic figures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aShakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Authorship -- Baconian theory
653 _aBacon, Francis, 1561-1626 -- Authorship
653 _aEnglish drama -- Authorship
700 1 _aGreenwood, George, Sir,
_d1850-1928
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56774
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