The Authorship of Shakespeare: And an Examination of the Claim Made That Francis Bacon Wrote the Shakespeare Works (1895)

The Authorship of Shakespeare is a book written by Orlando Mack Barnes in 1895 that explores the controversy surrounding the true authorship of William Shakespeare's plays and sonnets. The book examines the claim made by some that Francis Bacon, a philosopher and statesman, was the actual author of the works attributed to Shakespeare. Barnes provides a detailed analysis of the evidence for and against Bacon's authorship, including a discussion of the similarities and differences between Bacon's writing style and that of Shakespeare. He also discusses the historical context in which the plays were written, including the political and cultural climate of Elizabethan England.Throughout the book, Barnes argues that there is no credible evidence to support the claim that Bacon was the true author of Shakespeare's works. He provides a thorough critique of the various arguments put forward by Baconians, and presents his own evidence to support the traditional attribution of the works to Shakespeare.Overall, The Authorship of Shakespeare is a comprehensive examination of one of the most enduring controversies in literary history, and a valuable resource for anyone interested in the debate over the true authorship of Shakespeare's plays and sonnets.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.