It Was Marlowe: A Story of the Secret of Three Centuries

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It Was Marlowe: A Story of the Secret of Three Centuries

by Wilbur Gleason Zeigler

EN·~6 hours·25 chapters

Chapters

25 total

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It Was Marlowe. A Story of the Secret of Three Centuries. By Wilbur Gleason Zeigler.

0:47

PREFACE.

9:16

“IT WAS MARLOWE.”

0:01

THE MEETING IN FINBURY FIELDS.

26:59

A CHANCE TO SERVE THE CHURCH.

19:20

THE DRAWN SWORD.

17:42

A CLASH OF STEEL.

23:29

THE COVER OF HIS FAME.

19:42

THE APPREHENSION OF ANNE.

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A curious scholar, haunted by the early death of a brilliant playwright, becomes convinced that the true author of the celebrated tragedies may have been lost to history. Drawing on the passionate debates of the late‑19th century, he pieces together literary clues, personal letters, and cryptic wills, all pointing toward a hidden genius whose voice was silenced far too soon. The narrative opens with his fervent belief that the dramatic brilliance of Shakespeare’s stage could have been an extension of this vanished mind.

Driven by obsession, he embarks on a quest that spans libraries, secret societies, and dusty archives, seeking evidence that spans three centuries. Along the way, he encounters skeptical scholars, rival theories, and unexpected allies, each adding a new layer to the enigma. Listeners will be drawn into a world where literary history and mystery intertwine, promising a thoughtful exploration of authorship, fame, and the shadows that linger behind the most famous works.

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Language

en

Duration

~6 hours (394K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

Aug 29, 2018

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Wilbur Gleason Zeigler

Wilbur Gleason Zeigler

1857–1935

Best known for the novel It Was Marlowe, this lawyer-turned-writer helped spark one of the more unusual debates in Shakespeare authorship. His work also ranged into regional history, showing a strong interest in place, legend, and literary mystery.

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