Published in 1902, 'Bacon and Shakespeare' by Albert Frederick Calvert examines the authorship debate surrounding William Shakespeare's works, specifically the controversial Baconian theory which posits that Francis Bacon wrote the plays. Calvert critiques the claims of Baconian supporters, arguing that they stem from misunderstandings of both Shakespeare and Bacon. The book aims to reaffirm Shakespeare's authorship by providing evidence and arguments against the notion that Bacon was the true author, offering insights into the characters and contributions of both figures in literary history.
