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The Baconian Mint: Its Claims Examined, A Suppl. To An Address [entitled The Shakespeare-bacon Controversy] Delivered May 29th, 1902
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Letters & EssaysLiterary CriticismBritish History
ISBN13: 9781248861318
Publisher: Nabu Press
Published: Apr 16 2012
Pages: 116
Weight: 0.38
Height: 0.24 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
In The Baconian Mint: Its Claims Examined, William Willis presents a detailed response to arguments supporting Francis Bacon as the true author of Shakespeare's plays. This book, a supplement to Willis's address The Shakespeare-Bacon Controversy, meticulously examines the evidence and reasoning put forth by Baconian theorists.
Willis critiques the so-called 'Baconian Mint, ' a term used to describe the process by which Baconians interpret and manipulate Shakespearean texts to find hidden ciphers and allusions to Bacon. Willis argues that such interpretations are often strained and lack solid foundation. He aims to demonstrate the flaws in the Baconian approach, reinforcing the traditional view of Shakespeare's authorship through close textual analysis and historical context. This volume offers valuable insights for anyone interested in the Shakespeare authorship question and the history of literary debate.
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