Shakespeare und die Bacon-Mythen by Kuno Fischer
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Fischer, Kuno, 1824-1907
German
"Shakespeare und die Bacon-Mythen" by Kuno Fischer is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century that delves into the contentious Bacon-Shakespeare authorship debate. The book examines the controversial theory that Francis Bacon, rather than William Shakespeare, was the true author of the renowned Shakespearean works. It seeks to dem...
historical significance of Shakespeare's own contributions. The opening of the work presents the context of Fischer's speech given at the German Shakespeare Society in Weimar, detailing his motivation to clarify misconceptions surrounding Shakespeare and the Bacon theory. He acknowledges the extensive literature that has accumulated on the subject, revealing how numerous advocates affirming Bacon's authorship have proliferated amidst their skeptics. Fischer sets the stage for his analysis by critiquing the rise of the so-called "Shakespeare myth" that paints Shakespeare as a mere crafted image without real literary merit, while simultaneously positioning Bacon as a concealed mastermind. The text introduces the overarching themes of the debate, including the lack of concrete evidence supporting the Bacon theory and the contrasting views of Shakespeare's artistic genius. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Dorothy Torres
3 weeks agoOnce I started reading, the emotional weight of the story is balanced perfectly with moments of levity. I'm sending the link to all my friends.
Nancy Hall
2 months agoIn my opinion, the character development is subtle yet leaves a lasting impact. Absolutely essential reading.
Donna Carter
3 months agoIn my opinion, the translation seems very fluid and captures the original nuance perfectly. I couldn't put it down until the very end.
Donna Garcia
2 months agoI have to admit, the narrative structure is incredibly compelling and well-thought-out. I couldn't put it down until the very end.
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Michael Torres
2 months agoAfter looking for this everywhere, the emotional weight of the story is balanced perfectly with moments of levity. I learned so much from this.