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Bacon And Shakespeare In The Sonnets (1887)

Bacon And Shakespeare In The Sonnets (1887)

Hosmer, Hezekiah Lord

Hardcover

Literary CriticismShakespeare

ISBN10: 1120817021
ISBN13: 9781120817020
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Dec 7 2009
Pages: 306
Weight: 1.36
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Bacon and Shakespeare in the Sonnets is a book written by Hezekiah Lord Hosmer in 1887. The book explores the debate that has long existed about the true authorship of Shakespeare's sonnets. Hosmer argues that Francis Bacon, a philosopher, statesman, and writer, was the true author of the sonnets, and not William Shakespeare. The book presents a detailed analysis of the sonnets, comparing the language and style of Bacon's works to those of the sonnets. Hosmer also examines the historical context surrounding the sonnets and Bacon's life, arguing that Bacon had the motive, opportunity, and ability to write the sonnets. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of the debate. Hosmer also includes a detailed appendix with additional evidence and analysis to support his argument. Overall, Bacon and Shakespeare in the Sonnets is a fascinating exploration of one of the most enduring mysteries in literary history. It presents a compelling case for Bacon's authorship of the sonnets and sheds new light on the life and work of one of the most important figures of the Elizabethan era.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.

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