The Mystery of Francis Bacon by William T. Smedley
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About this eBook
| Author | Smedley, William T. (William Thomas), 1851- |
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| LoC No. | 12027440 |
| Title | The Mystery of Francis Bacon |
| Note | Reading ease score: 63.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Mystery of Francis Bacon" by William T. Smedley is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the complexities surrounding the life of Francis Bacon, a renowned philosopher and statesman, focusing particularly on the controversies and mysteries that shroud his legacy. Smedley appears intent on unpacking the tensions between Bacon's high intellectual achievements and his later reputation as a corrupt official. The opening of the work presents a preface that raises questions about the perceived moral failings of Bacon compared to his immense contributions to philosophy and literature. Smedley notes how history has often vilified Bacon, despite the reverence he commanded from his contemporaries. The author outlines the intention to explore lesser-known aspects of Bacon's life and work, emphasizing that much about his early years and literary activities remains obscure. Smedley aims to investigate the possibility that Bacon hid his authorial identity, suggesting that this may unlock further understanding of his contributions to both literature and philosophy. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Authorship -- Baconian theory |
| Subject | Bacon, Francis, 1561-1626 -- Cipher |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 36650 |
| Release Date | Jul 7, 2011 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 170 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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