Publisher's Synopsis
The Baconian Heresy: A Confutation is a book written by J.M. Robertson that aims to refute the idea that Francis Bacon was the true author of Shakespeare's plays. The book was first published in 1913 and has since become a classic in the field of Shakespearean scholarship.Robertson argues that the Baconian theory, which suggests that Bacon used the pseudonym ""William Shakespeare"" to publish his plays, is based on flawed evidence and faulty reasoning. He presents a detailed analysis of the historical and literary context of Elizabethan England, providing evidence that supports the traditional view that Shakespeare was indeed the author of his plays.Throughout the book, Robertson engages with the arguments put forward by Baconians, showing how they misinterpret and misrepresent the available evidence. He also highlights the flaws in Bacon's own writing style and argues that it is vastly different from that of Shakespeare.The Baconian Heresy: A Confutation is a meticulously researched and well-argued book that provides a valuable contribution to the ongoing debate about the authorship of Shakespeare's plays. It is essential reading for anyone interested in Shakespearean scholarship and the history of English literature.1913. Conditions of the problem; Position of Mark Twain; Argument from legal allusions in Shakespeare; Litigation and legalism in Elizabethan England; Alleged classical scholarship of the plays; Coincidences of phrase in Shakespeare and Bacon; Argument from coincidences of phrase; Prose style in Shakespeare and Bacon; Vocabularies of Shakespeare and Bacon; Intellectual interests of Shakespeare and Bacon; External and circumstantial evidence, lives and personalities; Conclusion.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.
